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IDF: “Thanks to the bravery of IDF soldiers, a grave terror attack against Israeli civilians was thwarted this morning”

Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, at the scene of the attack:

“This morning, a grave terror attack against Israeli civilians was thwarted, thanks to the bravery of IDF soldiers.

Unfortunately, we paid a heavy price during the encounter, and two combat soldiers fell in battle. I wish to extend my condolences to their families.

The IDF is the protective shield of Israeli civilians.

Today, IDF soldiers put their lives on the line to prevent a grave terror attack against civilians. We are launching a significant counterterrorism operation, alongside imposing a cordon on the areas of Hebron and Halhul. We will bring all terrorists to justice and dismantle terrorist infrastructure of all kinds.”

Attached is a video of the Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, at the scene of the attack: https://bit.ly/4yADwZG
IDF: Chief of the General Staff at the scene of the shooting attack near Judea Junction: “The outcome of the encounter with the terrorist cell is painful, but the initial inquiry indicates that the troops’ actions prevented a serious attack against Israeli civilians. We will act decisively, pursue and reach all those involved in the attack”

“We are at the highest level of readiness and alert across all fronts. Our primary mission is to thwart terrorism and ensure security and stability for Israeli civilians. We will continue to strike and take proactive action wherever necessary, while acting with composure. We will not be drawn into provocations or allow our enemies to influence our actions, particularly as we enter this sensitive week”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, arrived at the scene of the shooting attack near the Judea Junction, in the Judea Regional Brigade’s area of responsibility, where he toured the scene and held a situational assessment alongside the Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth; the Commander of the 98th Division, BG Meni Liberty; the Acting Head of the Civil Administration, BG (Res.) Ilan Malka; the Commander of the Judea Regional Brigade, COL D.; the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Border Police; representatives of the Israel Security Agency (ISA); and additional senior commanders.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “The outcome of the encounter with the terrorist cell is painful, but the initial inquiry indicates that the actions of the Ari Battalion troops prevented a serious attack against Israeli civilians. We will act decisively, pursue and reach all those involved in the attack.

Based on the situational assessment, we prepared for the possibility of escalation in Judea and Samaria, reinforced our troops and deployed the 98th Division headquarters and numerous additional troops to the area. Our troops’ operations in the area have prevented and thwarted numerous attacks in recent weeks. We will act decisively and pursue all those involved in the attack. Anyone who attempts to harm us should know that we will reach them.

We are at the highest level of readiness and alert across all fronts. Our primary mission is to thwart terrorism and ensure security and stability for Israeli civilians. We will continue to strike and take proactive action wherever necessary, while acting with composure. We will not be drawn into provocations or allow our enemies to influence our actions, particularly as we enter this sensitive week. We will also conduct an inquiry into this attack to learn from it and draw lessons for the future.

I extend my deepest condolences to the families of SSGT Ron Yonatan Roytman and SGT Yuval Shai Svilem, who fell while defending Israeli civilians and preventing an even more serious attack. I also wish the wounded a speedy recovery.”

Attached are the following:

Footage related to the incident: https://bit.ly/4z72Vew

Photos related to the incident: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC231020264534532
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

In response to this morning’s terrorist attack: Security forces launched a counterterrorism operation in the Hebron area

In response to the shooting attack in which two IDF soldiers fell and several others were wounded, IDF soldiers, the ISA, Israel Border Police officers, and personnel from the Judea District Coordination and Liaison Administration launched a counterterrorism operation in the Hebron area, from which the terrorists had emerged.

The forces have begun conducting precise, targeted and thorough searches throughout the area to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure and weapons, while questioning suspects.

The operation is targeted and limited to the area from which the terrorists operated, and is expected to continue for several days.

From the start of the operation, residents living in the area where forces are operating will be able to leave through three designated exit points, following questioning and security screening. Individuals who raise suspicion during the screening process will be referred to security forces for further questioning.

The operation is a direct continuation of a series of offensive counterterrorism measures carried out since this morning, including mapping the terrorists’ residences, imposing a cordon on the areas of Hebron and Halhul, establishing roadblocks, and conducting counterterrorism activities in areas throughout the sector.

In addition, efforts are underway to improve security conditions in the area by demolishing illegal structures that could pose a security threat at the site of the encounter.

Security forces are currently conducting counterterrorism operations at dozens of locations throughout Judea and Samaria. They will continue to operate proactively to prevent terrorist attacks, address security threats, and protect Israeli civilians.
IDF: Yesterday (Friday), in two separate incidents, IDF troops identified two terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line in the northern and southern Gaza Strip.

Following the identification, the troops eliminated the terrorists.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Over the weekend, IDF soldiers, Israel Border Police, and the ISA operated throughout Judea and Samaria in approximately 40 areas and 400 locations as part of counterterrorism activities, focusing on areas identified with Hamas.

As part of the activity, the forces apprehended approximately 40 suspects, including terrorists affiliated with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, as well as suspects involved in incitement, public disorder, and rock-hurling.

In the Judea Brigade, forces are operating extensively at dozens of locations in Hebron and Halhul to thwart terrorism and have apprehended approximately 20 suspects.

At the same time, IDF soldiers from the Etzion Brigade entered more than 70 locations across more than 10 areas as part of a brigade-level operation. During the activity, suspects involved in planting explosive devices and advancing terrorist activity were apprehended, including Hamas operatives.

In the Samaria and Menashe brigades, IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police dismantled memorials commemorating terrorists who took part in terror attacks in which Israeli civilians were killed. In the Samaria Brigade, two suspects involved in a terror attack against Israeli civilians in the area of Burin were apprehended. A hunting rifle used by suspects in the area of Silat al-Dhahr was also located.

Throughout the Benjamin Brigade, IDF soldiers operated in approximately 15 areas and apprehended terrorists affiliated with Hamas, terrorist operatives, and individuals involved in public disorder.

In the Ephraim Brigade, forces apprehended several suspects, conducted dozens of questioning sessions, and searched for weapons.

The security forces will continue to operate with determination to prevent the entrenchment of terrorism in the area and thwart any threat to Israeli civilians.
IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment, it was decided that, starting tomorrow (Sunday) through Monday, Palestinian workers will not be permitted to enter Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley for work, with the exception of industrial zones and a limited number of other approved areas.

Additionally, following a recommendation by the security establishment, the political echelon approved a ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers throughout Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, including industrial zones, as well as the closure of all land crossings throughout Election Day (Tuesday), October 27, 2026.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF eliminated two terrorists involved in transferring millions of shekels to Hamas, and dismantled a weapons storage facility

Last week (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi, a terrorist cell commander in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

In a separate strike in the Nuseirat area last week (Tuesday), the IDF eliminated Karam Riyad Hassan Abu Butaihan, a terrorist from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization who was involved in transferring funds to the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Throughout the war, both terrorists were involved in facilitating the transfer of millions of shekels from the Iranian regime and Turkey to Hamas' military wing.
These funds were recently used to support Hamas' efforts to rebuild its military capabilities and plan terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, constituting a systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove this threat.

Additionally, last week (Thursday), the IDF and ISA struck a weapons storage facility in the central Gaza Strip and dismantled it in an aerial strike. The facility was used by the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization to store various types of weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a launcher, and rockets.

The security forces will continue to operate resolutely to degrade the funding and force buildup capabilities of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, diminish their military capabilities, and thwart any attempts to restore them or possess weapons intended to harm IDF troops.

Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including advance warnings to the population before striking the weapons storage facility, the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance.

The security forces under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

IDF and ISA soldiers apprehended a suspect who intended to carry out a terror attack in Judea and Samaria

Following precise intelligence provided by the ISA, IDF soldiers operating in the Binyamin Brigade area apprehended a suspect earlier today who was planning to carry out an imminent terrorist attack along a major road.

The suspect was transferred to security forces for further questioning.
IDF: Security Personnel Working to Facilitate the Olive Harvest in Judea and Samaria: According to estimates, 220,000 dunams have been harvested so far in Judea and Samaria

*The following are the estimated olive harvest figures to date:*
* Approximately 220,000 dunams have been harvested so far in Judea and Samaria.
* Approximately 100 coordinated olive harvesting sites have operated under the protection of security personnel in Judea and Samaria.
* The estimated yield harvested so far stands at approximately 22,500 tons of olives, from which approximately 5,500 liters of olive oil have been produced, with a value of NIS 225 million.

* Incidents receiving increasing media attention account for only a small percentage of the olive harvesting areas in Judea and Samaria. The vast majority of coordinated olive harvesting operations protected by security personnel are proceeding as planned, without unusual incidents.
* To facilitate the olive harvest season and prevent incidents of friction, violence, and terrorism, significant reinforcements have been deployed to the Central Command, including the 98th Division Headquarters, a task force headquarters from the Paratroopers Brigade, a regular battalion, and Border Police companies.
* These troops are deployed throughout the sector to provide optimal protection, counter terrorism, and prevent incidents of confrontation.

Security personnel take a serious view of violence, criminal activity, and attempts by any party to undermine security in the area. They are working together to protect the region and enforce law and order.

IDF soldiers will continue operating throughout Judea and Samaria to thwart terrorism, protect civilians, and maintain stability in the area.

Attached are photographs from coordinated olive harvesting operations throughout Judea and Samaria: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC5497
IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.

No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF and ISA eliminated a commander in Hamas’ military intelligence apparatus and an engineering commander in Hamas’ military wing

Two days ago (Saturday), the IDF struck in Gaza City and eliminated the terrorist Mohammed Halawa, a commander in Hamas’ military intelligence apparatus.

Last week (Thursday), the IDF struck and eliminated the terrorist Ahmed Zahir Fuad Abu-Odeh, engineering commander in the Hamas’ military wing.

Throughout the war, and particularly in recent times, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the military capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat they posed.

Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF: IDF Troops Uncovered an Underground Excavation in Hebron, Near the Home of the Terrorist Who Carried Out the Attack in the Judea Junction Last Weekend

Yesterday (Sunday), during a counterterrorism operation in Hebron, IDF soldiers located an underground excavation near the home of one of the terrorists involved in the attack over the weekend.

The excavation was located during searches of more than 500 sites, as part of the operation launched after the attack in Hebron over the weekend (Friday), in which Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem fell, and additional soldiers were lightly injured.

The forces continue to conduct thorough searches, apprehend suspects, and seize weapons and illegal vehicles.

According to an initial assessment, the excavation does not appear to have an exit. The findings remain under investigation by the relevant professional authorities. The underground excavation is approximately 15 meters deep and 75 centimeters wide. It is important to clarify that the excavation is located within the city of Hebron, with no Israeli communities nearby.

An electronic device was found within the shaft and transferred to the security forces for further examination.

Attached is footage of IDF soldiers locating the excavation: https://bit.ly/47ZpRkh

Attached are photos of the excavation: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC251026676767
IDF: IDF troops struck three terrorists identified as emerging from a tunnel shaft in the Khan Younis area

Yesterday (Sunday), IDF troops identified three terrorists emerging from a tunnel shaft in the Khan Younis area, beyond the Yellow Line. Shortly afterward, an aircraft struck the shaft and the terrorists. Hits on the terrorists were identified.

Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons inside the shaft.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: In the northern, southern and central Gaza Strip: The IDF eliminated four terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations

Yesterday (Sunday) in several strikes in the northern, southern and central Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated three terrorists from the military wings of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations:
* Alaa Abu Zaid - a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization
* Hamdan Suleiman Ibrahim Abu Amra - a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization
* Fawzi Salam Odat Allah Sawarha - a sniper operative in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization who advanced sniper attacks against IDF troops

In an additional strike in the northern Gaza Strip over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Anan Muhammad Al-Rawaj, head of a Nukhba cell in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Throughout the war, and particularly recently, the terrorists advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in aerial strikes to remove the threat they posed.

Additionally, yesterday (Sunday), the IDF identified a military structure in the northern Gaza Strip that was used as a sniper position targeting IDF troops. Following the identification, the IDF struck and dismantled the structure to remove the threat.

Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision 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: Overnight (Tuesday), IDF surveillance identified an Egyptian civilian who crossed the border fence from Egyptian territory into Israeli territory near Nitzana.

Following identification, IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene, apprehended the suspect, and transferred him to the security forces for further questioning.

The IDF views the incident with severity and continues to maintain a high level of defensive readiness in the area. The incident is under review.
IDF: The IDF eliminated three Hamas Nukhba terrorists: One of the terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians during the October 7th Massacre

Last Thursday, the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated Ahmed Muhammad Ahmed Baraka, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing.

The terrorist took part in the abduction of several Israeli civilians during the October 7th Massacre, including Alexander Dancyg from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Additionally, during the war, he assisted in holding numerous hostages, including Nimrod Cohen in the southern Gaza Strip.

In a strike in the northern Gaza Strip last Friday, the IDF eliminated two additional terrorists from Hamas’ military wing: Omar Awadallah, a Nukhba platoon commander, and Moataz Mahmoud Mohammed Al-Nimr, a Nukhba terrorist.

Throughout the war, and particularly in recent days, the terrorists advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the Hamas terrorist organization's capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in aerial strikes to remove the threat they posed.

Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision 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.
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IDF: A Nukhba commander who inflitrated the Sufa outpost and a company commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre: The IDF eliminated three Hamas commanders in the Gaza Strip

In recent days, the IDF struck in the Gaza Strip and eliminated several terrorists from the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

- On Sunday, the terrorist Anas Akram Muhammad Humaida, a Nukhba commander who inflatrated the Sufa outpost during the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated in the Khan Yunis area.
- On Sunday, the terrorist Ashraf Mahmoud Yusuf Dahlan, a company commander in the East Jabalia Battalion who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated in Gaza City.
- On Monday, the terrorist Mahmoud Othman Abdullah Alwan, a Nukhba commander in the West Jabalia Battalion, was eliminated in Gaza City.

Throughout the war, and particularly in recent days, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the Hamas terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in aerial strikes to remove the threat they posed.

Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision 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: IDF continues a counterterrorism operation in Judea: Six suspects apprehended, and an M16 rifle confiscated

IDF and Yamas soldiers continue to operate to thwart terrorism in Judea as part of the operation, which began following the attack over the last weekend (Friday) in Hebron, in which Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem fell, and additional soldiers were lightly injured.

Additionally, in an activity in the Hebron area, forces confiscated weapons, including an M16 rifle, knives, a vest, a replica gun, etc.

During the operation, Yamam forces, acting on intelligence provided by the ISA, conducted operations at several locations and apprehended six suspects, including an individual affiliated with the Hamas terrorist organization. The suspects were allegedly involved in terrorist activities, including planning and facilitating attacks.

Security forces will continue to operate with determination to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria and to maintain security in the area.

Attached are photos of the weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2810202626262626

Attached is footage of the soldiers in the area: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/281020267878
IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.

No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.