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IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist operating near an underground terror tunnel shaft at the Ali al-Taher Ridge

Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah terrorist operating near an access shaft of the underground terror infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher Ridge, within the Security Zone where IDF soldiers are operating.

The terrorist posed an immediate threat to the soldiers and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike, removing the threat.

In an additional strike, the IDF eliminated a suspect traveling in a vehicle who posed a threat to IDF soldiers operating within the Security Zone.

IDF soldiers are operating in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area and will not allow Hezbollah terrorists to emerge from the underground terror infrastructure and operate in the area.

The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its soldiers and will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians.

Attached is footage of the strike on the terrorist: https://bit.ly/3RucPGz
IDF: WATCH: Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon

Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified several Hezbollah terrorists transferring anti-tank missiles within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.

The terrorists entered the Security Zone in a vehicle and unloaded anti-tank missiles that were intended for attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians. They transferred the anti-tank missiles into a structure in the area.

After additional Hezbollah terrorists transferred more weapons into the structure and entered it, the IDF struck the terrorists from the air in order to remove the threat. Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, confirming the presence of weapons inside the structure.

The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its soldiers and to Israeli civilians.

Attached is footage of the identification of the terrorists transferring weapons: https://bit.ly/4vix7Rb

Attached is footage of the strike on the terrorists and the secondary explosions: https://bit.ly/3QSegyt
IDF: Following a technical error, a preliminary directive was sent to mobile devices in central Israel.

The incident was caused by a malfunction.

There is no suspicion of a security incident. The incident is under review.
IDF: After advancing terror attacks: The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip

Over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF struck and eliminated Hassan Mustafa Zahir Al-Razina, a Hamas terrorist who posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip.

Recently, Al-Razina attempted to plant explosive devices in the area of the Yellow Line and advanced additional terror attacks aimed at harming IDF troops operating in the area.

As part of an additional strike in the northern Gaza Strip last week (Thursday), the IDF eliminated the terrorist Mohammad Mahmoud Abd al-Mu'ti Fayyoumi, a Hamas Nukhba terrorist. Fayyoumi advanced imminent terror attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip.

The terrorists posed an immediate threat to the troops and were eliminated in aerial strikes.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Hamas terrorists operating inside a weapon production site in Gaza City struck by the IDF

A short while ago, the IDF struck and dismantled a Hamas weapon production site in the Gaza City area in the northern Gaza Strip.

Recently, in blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement, Hamas terrorists operated from a weapons production site to produce weapon components in an attempt to rehabilitate the terrorist organization's military capabilities.

The site was struck while several Hamas terrorists were operating inside it to advance and carry out terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Home Front Command Expert Delegation Activities in Venezuela Over the Past Week

Over the past week, the Home Front Command expert delegation continued operating in Venezuela, conducting structural classification and assessing the stability of buildings to enable the safe continuation of search, rescue, and recovery efforts.

As part of the mission, the delegation’s personnel conducted site visits, briefed residents on the condition of buildings, and carried out engineering assessments.

In addition, implementation of the national earthquake recovery plan began. The plan was developed by a team of Home Front Command experts in Israel and approved by the President of Venezuela, the Minister of Infrastructure, and the local team managing the project.

Attached are the following:

Video of the mission: https://bit.ly/4fxntpa

Photos from the mission: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC038947574
IDF: The Israeli Navy Delegation to the U.S. Concluded Its Official Visit Marking 250 Years of U.S. Independence

As part of the events marking 250 years of U.S. independence, an Israeli Navy delegation led by the Israeli Navy Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, RADM Guy Levy, and accompanied by the Israeli Navy Attaché to the U.S., CAPT R., traveled to participate in the official events and represent the State of Israel and the Israeli Navy.

During the visit, the delegation held meetings with the Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy, the Secretary of the Navy, senior U.S. Navy officials, and senior officials from navies of various countries, including Germany, Cyprus, India, Greece, Argentina, Sweden, Denmark, South Korea, Morocco, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Norway and Finland.

The meetings enabled the sides to build and advance operational dialogue, deepen professional discussions, and further strengthen the ongoing partnerships between the navies.

In addition, the delegation visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, where they met with the Superintendent of the Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis, LtGen Michael J. Borgschulte, and with the Provost, Dr. Samara Firebauge. This with the goal of further promoting the navies’ cadet exchange program.

The delegation’s visit highlighted the deep and long-standing partnership between the Israeli Navy and the U.S. Navy, based on shared values, professional cooperation, and a mutual commitment to maintaining maritime security stability in the region. In addition, the visit contributed to deepening ties and strengthening cooperation between the Israeli Navy and senior navy officials from around the world.

Attached are photos from the Israeli Navy delegation’s meetings with senior officials from the various navies: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/070906123
IDF: The IDF eliminated a terrorist who attempted to smuggle military equipment to the Gaza Strip

Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Mustafa Oweisi, who attempted to smuggle military equipment into the Gaza Strip.

Oweisi operated throughout the war to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip and, more recently, attempted to smuggle additional military equipment in an effort to rebuild Hamas’ military wing, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

The military equipment he attempted to smuggle was intended for use by Hamas in the maritime and aerial domains.

The terrorist posed a threat to IDF troops and was eliminated in an aerial strike in order to remove the threat.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: A short while ago, several Israeli civilians arrived in the southern Golan Heights area in an attempt to cross the border into Syrian territory. IDF troops operating at the scene prevented the civilians from advancing and detained them.

The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling.

The IDF strongly condemns this incident, which follows several similar incidents, and emphasizes that such actions constitute a criminal offense that endangers civilians and disrupts IDF operational activities.

The IDF expects law enforcement authorities to bring those involved to justice and to act decisively to prevent such incidents.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a cell commander in the Naval Array and three armed Hamas terrorists

Yesterday (Monday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated the terrorist Osama Naim Hamdi Shamlakh, a cell commander in Hamas’ Naval Array.

Throughout the war and recently, the terrorist operated to rehabilitate and reinforce Hamas’ Naval Array force build-up and advanced terror attacks in the maritime domain.

In an additional strike in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated three armed Hamas terrorists who attempted to advance terror attacks against IDF troops.

The terrorists posed an imminent threat to the troops and were eliminated in precise aerial strikes.

Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: The IDF eliminated the Head of Military Security of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion and additional Hamas terrorists

Earlier today (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Mohammed Marwan Mohammed Salem, the Head of Military Security of Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion.

Alongside him, additional terrorists in Hamas' military wing were eliminated:
* Abd al-Malek Abu al-Jabin - A Nukhba terrorist in Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion and Head of the Investigations Department in the Hamas Police
* Yaman Mohammed Jibril Ubaid - A terrorist in Hamas' Central Jabaliya Battalion
* Ghassan Akram Salama Dakas - A terrorist in Hamas' Western Jabaliya Battalion and an operative in the Hamas Police

In recent months, the terrorists gathered with the goal of planning and carrying out terror attacks. They were eliminated in order to remove the threat.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: A short while ago, IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area of Ma'ale Levona following a report regarding terrorists that were hurling rocks toward Israeli vehicles driving on a central route in the area.

As a result of the rock hurling, one Israeli civilian was injured and evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment, and two vehicles were damaged.

IDF soldiers have begun conducting searches for the suspects, and the area of Sinjil is temporarily encircled.
IDF: The IDF eliminated two Hamas Nukhba commanders in a strike in the northern Gaza Strip

Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated two Hamas Nukhba commanders.

In the strike, the terrorist Ali Shamlakh, a deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba company, was eliminated.
As part of his role, Shamlakh attempted to advance terror attacks by training terrorists who were planning to execute terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the area.

In addition, the strike eliminated the terrorist Nasser Louh, head of a Nukhba cell in Hamas' Sabra Battalion.

The terrorists posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and were eliminated in a precise aerial strike.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a terrorist who took part in the abduction of Colonel Asaf Hamami, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, and Sergeant Kiril Brodski during the October 7th massacre

Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated Hussam al-Shafie, a terrorist in the Eastern Khan Yunis Battalion of Hamas' military wing.

During the October 7th massacre, al-Shafie infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim and took part in the abduction of Colonel Asaf Hamami, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, and Sergeant Kiril Brodski, who fell in the battle at the kibbutz.

This elimination was made possible through intelligence gathering and with the direction of the IDF’s Gaza Division (143). Colonel Asaf Hamami himself served as the Commander of the Southern Brigade within the Gaza Division, and Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kiril Brodski served as soldiers under his command.

Throughout the war, as well as in recent months, the terrorist advanced attacks and posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the area.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

Attached is footage of his elimination: https://bit.ly/4begEXl
IDF: The IDF eliminated three armed Hezbollah terrorists within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon

Earlier today (Wednesday), IDF soldiers identified three armed Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Beit Yahoun, located within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.

Following the identification, the IDF eliminated the three terrorists, who were carrying combat equipment, in order to remove the threat posed to IDF soldiers operating nearby.

The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers and will continue to operate to remove threats.

Attached is footage of the identification and elimination of the three armed terrorists: https://bit.ly/4vB900i
IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hamas Battalion Sniper Commander who took part in terror attacks against IDF troops

Yesterday (Wednesday), in a precise strike in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Omar Ahmed Abu Qasem, a Battalion Sniper Commander in Hamas' military wing.

Throughout the war, Abu Qasem took part in carrying out terror attacks against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

In recent months, Abu Qasem attempted to reestablish Hamas' military wing and advanced additional terror attacks against IDF troops, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Overnight: The IDF struck and dismantled four Hamas weapons storage facilities

Overnight (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the central Gaza Strip and dismantled four weapons storage facilities belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization. The facilities contained Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, grenades, explosive devices, and additional military equipment.

The weapons were intended to be used in attacks against IDF troops operating in the area of the Yellow Line and against Israeli civilians, and were dismantled in order to remove the threat.

Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the issuing of advance warnings, the use of precise munitions, and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
IDF: The IDF Eliminated a Hamas Platoon Commander Who Infiltrated Israeli Territory During the October 7 Massacre

Earlier today (Thursday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Nihad Riyad Abd al-Rahim Arouq, a platoon commander in Hamas' Shati Battalion.

The terrorist Nihad Riyad infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 massacre.

Throughout the war, including in recent months, Nihad Riyad trained terrorists and attempted to advance terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

The terrorist posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
IDF: Following reports regarding sirens that sounded in the area of Kiryat Shmona, it was determined to be false alerts that were activated in the area where IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.