Israel Defense Forces

IDF: IDF Troops Continue Operations Against Terrorist Operatives and Infrastructure in the Gaza Strip

Following prior intelligence information indicating the presence of terrorists in the area, IDF and ISA forces conducted a targeted raid on a terrorist meeting point in the Beit Hanoun area. In cooperation with the IAF, the troops struck dozens of terrorists from both the air and ground, and additional terrorists were apprehended.

In Beit Layiheh, IDF troops eliminated terrorists and located and dismantled large quantities of weapons, including explosives and dozens of grenades.

Earlier today (Sunday), with the direction of IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF struck terrorists who were operating within a command and control center in a compound that previously served as the "Abu Shabak" clinic in northern Gaza. The command and control center was used by Hamas to store weapons and plan and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Furthermore, last night (Saturday), a terrorist cell planning imminent attacks against IDF troops was struck in three different locations in Gaza City by the IAF.

Prior to the strikes, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence information.

Attached is a photo of the weapons located by the troops in Beit Layiheh: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC151220246478914

Attached is a video of the strike on the Hamas command and control center: https://bit.ly/3DgDKOO

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff to IDF Soldiers in the Golan Heights: We Are Not Intervening in What Is Happening in Syria - We Are Here To Stop Terrorist Elements From Establishing Themselves Here

Yesterday (Friday), IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, held a situational assessment and tour with the Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, the Commanding Officer of the 210th Division, BG Yair Palai, and additional commanders from the General Staff Forum.

Attached is a video from the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://videoidf.azureedge.net/3b8971e0-546b-43cd-aca9-11051390af62

Attached is a related video: https://videoidf.azureedge.net/6266b771-8645-48b9-8664-1575b9879d9a

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1212345

Attached are the full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: "We’ve been here for almost a week, the main reason is the security of the country. We are here to defend along the border in the Golan Heights, northern Golan Heights, and Mount Hermon. There was a country here that was an enemy state, its army collapsed, and there is a threat that terrorist elements could reach here. We moved forward so that these terrorist elements will not establish themselves — extremist terrorists will not establish themselves right next to the border. We are not intervening in what is happening in Syria. We have no intention of managing Syria. We are unequivocally intervening in what determines the security of Israeli citizens here, behind us in the communities of the Golan Heights, and we are doing that professionally and correctly, and we are doing it with determination. In my opinion, the preparations along the entire border, from Mount Hermon to the meeting point of the Israeli, Syrian, and Jordanian borders, are correct preparations, good preparations, its purpose is also to make many changes, you have all the necessary military assistance here, there is excellent force buildup here. We have reserve soldiers, regular soldiers, regular brigades, special units, General Staff assistance from all directions, use everything wisely."

IDF: Yesterday evening (Friday), terrorists in the Gaza Strip fired rockets at communities in southern Israel. The rockets were launched approximately 50 meters away from an active international aid warehouse in Gaza.

Overnight, the IAF struck several weapons storage facilities and terrorists who were operating in the vicinity of the launch site. Prior to the strike, many steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming the international aid site and civilians, including issuing evacuation warnings on various platforms for civilians in the area and the use of precise munitions.

This is a further example of the Hamas terrorist organization’s systematic abuse of civilian infrastructure in violation of international law.

The IDF, via COGAT, will continue to act in accordance with international law to enable and facilitate the transfer of humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Attached is a related infographic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC141220244654685
Attached are videos of the IAF strikes: https://bit.ly/3ZQI28q

IDF: Troops of the 474th Brigade Continue Defense Operations in Key Positions in Syria and Along the Border

The 474th Brigade Combat Team, including engineering, armor, paratrooper, and Egoz Unit forces are conducting defensive missions in the Area of Separation in Syrian territory and along the border. The troops have been deployed to strategic positions in the Area of Separation to strengthen defense in the area.

During scans, IDF paratroopers located a variety of weapons, including anti-tank missiles, military vests, ammunition, and additional military equipment.

Simultaneously, the 474th Brigade is strengthening the engineering barrier on the Syrian border and continuing its defensive missions to ensure the security of Israeli citizens, particularly the residents of the Golan Heights.

Attached is footage of activities of the Paratroopers' Brigade: https://bit.ly/3ZP8z62

Attached are photos of activities of the Paratroopers' Brigade: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC7586493

Attached are photos of the weapons located by the soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC1012202478

Attached is footage of the operations of the Egoz Unit: https://bit.ly/3BvkBIh

IDF: The 769th Brigade Continue Operational Activities to Neutralize Threats in Southern Lebanon

The 769th Brigade are continuing operational activities to neutralize threats from Hezbollah terror sites near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon.

During these activities, the soldiers discovered a large cache of weapons, including concealed Kornet missile launchers, AK-47 rifles, magazines, other military equipment and missiles hidden in dense, and mountainous terrain. The troops also located and confiscated an anti-tank missile launch site used by Hezbollah to fire at communities in the Upper Galilee over the past year.

In an additional operation, the troops located a weapons cache containing RPG missiles and mortar shells. All the findings were confiscated.

The 769th Brigade remain deployed in southern Lebanon and along the border, conducting operational activities to eliminate threats to Israeli citizens, while acting in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

Attached is footage of the weapons discovered in the area: https://bit.ly/3DnBJA9

Attached are photos of the located and confiscated weapons: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC30122023

Attached is footage of the activity of the 769th Brigade: https://bit.ly/3VAgG3C