IDF Updates – September 30th

IDF: Footage From the Refueling Aircraft on the Way to Strike Houthi Military Targets in Yemen

The Israeli Air Force’s refueling aircraft have been operating in all arenas in the war, providing fighter jets with flexibility in strikes and aerial operations at any distance.

Yesterday (Sunday), dozens of IAF aircraft—including fighter jets and refueling aircraft—conducted strikes on military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in the areas of Ras Isa and Hudaydah in Yemen, including power plants and a seaport that are used by the Houthis to import oil for military purposes.

Attached is footage from the refueling aircraft on the way to carry out strikes on the Houthi military targets in Yemen:
https://bit.ly/3Y3hS1j


IDF: The Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command in Northern Israel: “Stay alert, stay ready, and follow the instructions – this saves lives”

The Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command, MGl Rafi Milo, visited local authorities in the north yesterday (Sunday) to strengthen the resilience of the Israeli home front.

During the visit, MG Milo emphasized the IDF’s commitment to changing the security situation and returning the residents of northern Israel to their homes.

As part of efforts to increase readiness, IDF Home Front Command units are deployed at various locations across the country to provide an immediate response when required.

Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command, MGl Rafi Milo:
“Our readiness on the home front is based on three main components: aerial defense, alerts, and your actions as civilians. The aerial defense is not impenetrable; there are gaps, as you can see here as well. Therefore, when you hear an alert, immediately enter a sheltered space. If you don’t have access to a sheltered space, choose the safest space available and enter it – this saves lives. Stay alert, stay ready, and follow the instructions.”


Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF and ISA eliminated the Head of the Lebanon Branch in the Hamas terrorist organization

Overnight, during a joint IDF and ISA intelligence-based activity, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Fateh Sherif, Head of the Lebanon Branch in the Hamas terrorist organization.

Sherif was responsible for coordinating Hamas’ terror activities in Lebanon with Hezbollah operatives. He was also responsible for Hamas’ efforts in Lebanon to recruit operatives and acquire weapons.

He led the Hamas terrorist organization’s force build-up efforts in Lebanon and operated to advance Hamas’ interests in Lebanon, both politically and militarily.

The IDF and the ISA will to continue to operate against anyone who poses a threat to the civilians of the State of Israel.


Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF and ISA eliminated the Head of the Lebanon Branch of the PFLP terrorist organization

Overnight, during a joint IDF and ISA intelligence-based activity, the IAF struck and eliminated the terrorist Nidal Abdel-Aal, Head of the Lebanon Branch of the PFLP (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) terrorist organization. The terrorist Imad Odeh, who was the Head of PFLP’s Military Office in Lebanon, was eliminated alongside him.

Abdel-Aal led PFLP’s efforts to plan and carry out terror attacks against the State of Israel and directed the organization’s terror activities in Judea and Samaria. He operated to establish terror infrastructure in Judea and Samaria to use in attacks on Israeli targets.

Nidal Abdel-Aal directed the bus bombing attack in Beitar Illit on March 9, 2023, and the shooting attack from a passing vehicle at the Huwara Junction on March 25, 2023, during which two IDF soldiers were injured. The two terror cells that carried out the attacks were apprehended by the ISA.


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the area of the western Galilee at 16:22 and between 15:39 and 15:42, approximately 35 projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory, some of which were intercepted, and several fell in the area.

Since this morning, the IAF struck dozens of Hezbollah terror targets throughout Lebanon, including command centers, weapons storage facilities, terrorist cells, launchers, and additional terror infrastructure sites. Moreover, terror infrastructure where terrorists operated in southern Lebanon was struck.

The IDF will continue to strike Hezbollah’s terror infrastructure and degrade its military capabilities in Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4emn7i9


IDF: The IDF Destroyed a Surface-To-Air Missile Launcher Storage Facility That Hezbollah Had Positioned Approximately 1.5 Kilometers From Lebanon’s International Airport

Hezbollah’s Aerial Defense Array is equipped with surface-to-air missile batteries which are hidden within civilian infrastructure, taking cover behind Lebanon’s civilian population.

The surface-to-air missiles pose a threat to international airspace, including passenger planes, and can target any aircraft flying in Lebanese airspace.

As part of the waves of strikes in Lebanon, in a precise strike by the Israeli Air Force, fighter jets targeted infrastructure holding a surface-to-air missile launcher positioned near Beirut’s international airport. This infrastructure, like other infrastructure of Hezbollah’s Aerial Defense Array, are spread across Lebanon and pose a threat to the international aviation space.

As part of Operation “Northern Arrows”, the Israeli Air Force has struck dozens of headquarters, storage facilities, and surface-to-air missile launchers of various ranges belonging to Hezbollah.

These strikes enable the completion of hundreds of attack sorties by aircraft and fighter jets across Lebanon to remove the various threats.
The IDF will continue to strike, harm, and degrade Hezbollah’s military capabilities in Lebanon.

Attached is an explanation of the surface-to-air missile launcher: https://bit.ly/4eqewep

Attached is an illustration and footage from the strike on the infrastructure holding a surface-to-air missile near Beirut’s international airport: https://bit.ly/4dnXigl

Attached is footage of strikes on infrastructure holding surface-to-air missiles and the secondary explosions, indicating the presence of weapons: https://bit.ly/4dsmrGE


IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the Central Galilee and Haifa Bay areas, approximately ten projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon. Some of the projectiles were intercepted.


IDF: Strengthening Defense Along the Contact Line and Preparing for the Next Phases of Combat

In recent days, the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, together with the Commander of the 36th Division, BG Moran Omer, the Commander of the 98th Division, BG Guy Levy, and the Commander of the 91st Division, BG Shai Klepper, have been approving plans for the coming days at the Northern Command.

As part of increasing readiness for combat, IDF soldiers from the 188th Brigade have been conducting training near the northern border and at the command’s headquarters. Additionally, community defense units have been conducting drills to respond to various scenarios.

Attached is footage of the commanders approving operational plans and the training of the Northern Command: https://bit.ly/3N8jq3U

Attached are photos of the commanders approving operational plans:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC5325

Attached are additional photos related to the subject:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC29092024985


IDF: Following a situational assessment, the areas of Metula, Misgav Am, and Kfar Giladi in northern Israel have been declared a closed military zone. Entry to this area is prohibited.

Attached is the relevant order (in Hebrew) signed by the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC30092024341534

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