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IDF: Chief of the General Staff in the Gaza Strip: “The IDF is prepared and alert in all arenas. We will not allow our enemies to rebuild their strength along our borders, with an emphasis on Gaza and Lebanon. We will continue to act proactively and systematically to degrade them. We will not allow terrorist infrastructure to become entrenched. We will seize every opportunity to eliminate threats while they are still taking shape. We are implementing lessons learned, we have changed our approach, and the IDF will not return to October 6th.” “The pursuit of the terrorists from October 7th continues – everyone who took part in the massacre will live on the run until they are eliminated. This is a long-term mission to which the Southern Command and the entire IDF are committed.” Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour in the Gaza Strip today (Tuesday) with the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor, the Commander of the Gaza Division, BG Liron Batito, as well as brigade and battalion commanders. During the field tour, the Chief of the General Staff held a discussion with brigade and battalion commanders in the Gaza Strip. The commanders briefed him on the operational picture and the activities of troops in the area. The Chief of the General Staff expressed his appreciation to the troops and commanders operating in the Gaza Strip to defend Israeli civilians. Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “In about a month and a half, we will mark three years since October 7th. Three years during which the IDF has been engaged in a multi-arena, complex, and continuous war - in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and additional arenas. This is a very significant challenge for the IDF, and we have achieved extraordinary results on all arenas and in all areas. Our troops have prevailed in every battle, significantly weakened all of our enemies, and struck their capabilities and infrastructure. We continue to prepare and remain alert on all fronts, understanding that the war is not over. “In Gaza, we are not giving up on the overarching objective - demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and disarming Hamas, using all necessary means. We continue to act systematically to strike Hamas and its leaders wherever they are, including through ongoing activities to prevent it from rebuilding. “The pursuit of the terrorists who participated in the October 7th massacre continues – everyone who took part in the massacre will live on the run until they are eliminated. This is a long-term mission to which the Southern Command and the entire IDF are committed.” “Our message is clear: we conducted inquiries and are implementing lessons learned—the IDF will not return to the doctrines that prevailed utilized on October 6th. There will be no containment of threats. We will not allow the enemy to rebuild itself, we will not allow terrorist infrastructure to become entrenched, and we will act at every opportunity to eliminate threats while they are still taking shape. “We are listening to the voices of the residents, understand their concerns, and will know how to reach anyone who poses a threat to them. We are deployed with our troops on the front lines in front of the communities and continue to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and terrorists. “The last time I met with the commanders of the Givati Brigade and the 401st Brigade was at the country’s northern border, just three months ago. Now you are here and continue to expand the achievements in the Gaza Strip. The Southern Command and the division continue to precisely thwart threats at every opportunity. There are tremendous achievements here, based on the determined and unwavering activity of the troops on the ground. This is also not the first time I have met the reserve battalion of the 11th Brigade. The battalion is mobilized for 90 days in this round. I am aware of the exceptional burden on the reservists and their families. We are committed to continuing to act on your behalf.” Attached is a related video:

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: Hamas Weapon Storage Facilities Located Inside Mosques and Alongside Humanitarian Infrastructure Yesterday (Monday), the IDF and ISA struck and dismantled five Hamas weapon storage facilities and a Hamas launch site in several strikes across the Gaza Strip. In the facilities, Hamas stored rockets, weapons, explosive devices, grenades, ammunition, and additional military equipment in order to advance terror attacks against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip. These storage facilities were established inside mosques and alongside humanitarian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. This is another example of Hamas’ systematic exploitation of the civilian population and infrastructure, including mosques and humanitarian infrastructure, in violation of international law. It should be emphasized that prior to all the strikes, advance warnings were issued to the population in order to mitigate harm to civilians. Additional precautions included the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. These strikes in the Gaza Strip serve as a clear warning: The IDF and ISA will not tolerate terrorist activity of any kind against Israeli civilians, and will continue to act with determination against any threat and take the necessary measures to safeguard the security of Israeli civilians. Security forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire framework and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. Attached is footage from the strikes on the weapon storage facilities across the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4zB5KoL

IDF: IDF soldiers apprehended two terrorists who planned to execute a terror attack against Israeli civilians Overnight (Monday), IDF soldiers conducted counter-terrorism activity in the area of Jenin, and with the guidance of the ISA, apprehended the terrorist Imam Khazzam, who operated to advance a terror attack on Israel’s home front. Imam is the son of Fathi Hazzam, who was eliminated last week (Thursday) when he attempted to stab an IDF soldier during operational activity in the Jenin area. Following his father's elimination, Imam expressed his intentions to carry out a terror attack against Israeli civilians and security forces. Imam Khazzam is the brother of Raed Hazzam, who carried out the shooting terror attack in Dizengoff in 2022. In this attack, three Israeli civilians were murdered, and six others were injured. Yesterday, in an additional activity in the area of Sanur, IDF soldiers, guided by the ISA, apprehended an additional terrorist who was operating to advance terror attacks against Israeli civilians.

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: Dozens of rifles stored inside mosques in violation of international law The IDF and ISA dismantled two Hamas weapons storage facilities in the Gaza Strip A short while ago, the IDF and ISA conducted precise strikes in the Shati and Deir al-Balah areas in the Gaza Strip, and dismantled two Hamas weapons storage facilities, containing dozens of Kalashnikov rifles, magazines, and additional military equipment. These facilities, established inside two mosques in the Gaza Strip, were used by Hamas terrorists to conceal and store weapons. Prior to the strikes, advance warnings were issued to the population in order to mitigate harm to civilians. Additional precautions included the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. This is another example of Hamas’ systematic exploitation of civilian infrastructure, including mosques, in violation of international law, to advance and execute terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire framework and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

IDF: Troops in the Paratroopers Brigade complete their mission in the Gaza Strip and transition to operations in Judea and Samaria Troops from the Paratroopers Brigade, under the command of the 143rd Gaza Division and the 99th Division, operated over the past three months in the Gaza Strip as part of a defensive mission to clear the Yellow Line area of terrorist infrastructure. During their activity, the troops, together with Yahalom, dismantled and sealed underground tunnels totaling 13 kilometers in length, including part of the tunnel where LT Hadar Goldin was held. The troops dismantled numerous terrorist infrastructure sites and located weapons used by the Hamas terrorist organization to carry out terror activity against Israeli civilians and IDF troops. The weapons located included RPG rockets, mortar shells, grenades, missile launchers, and ammunition. In addition, troops established new routes and military posts as part of efforts to strengthen the defensive posture in the area. IDF troops in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire framework and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. Attached are the following: Footage of Paratroopers Brigade troops operating in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4gszUlx Photos of Paratroopers Brigade troops operating in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC17082026 Photos of weapons located by the troops in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC120820261

IDF: The IDF struck two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre Overnight (Monday), the IDF struck two Hamas terrorists in the Deir al-Balah area in the central Gaza Strip. In the strike, Mohammad Abd al-Nasser Jabr Abu Asaad, a Nukba terrorist in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated. Recently, the terrorists had been planning to advance terror attacks targeting IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to rehabilitate the terrorist organization, while systematically violating the ceasefire. The strike was conducted 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: Chief of the General Staff to troops of the Israeli Air Force’s special units: “The operations you carried out are unprecedented, and we will not be able to speak publicly about most of them; these operations will be written in the pages of IDF history” The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited Palmachim Airbase yesterday (Sunday), together with the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, MG Omer Tishler, and additional commanders. During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff held a situational assessment regarding the Israeli Air Force’s readiness for a range of scenarios, in both defense and offense. In addition, he spoke with troops from special units and expressed his appreciation for their actions and operational contribution across all arenas. From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “In recent years, you have brought new capabilities to the battlefield. The operations you carried out are unprecedented and require courage, imagination, and exceptional execution, and we will not be able to speak publicly about most of them. In the multi-front operations we are engaged in, we operated farther than ever before, employing unique and groundbreaking capabilities, and for longer periods than ever before. These operations will be written in the pages of IDF history and carry strategic significance. We remain vigilant and prepared across all arenas, in both defense and offense. I want to express my deep appreciation to the reservists. You are a central part of our ability to withstand a multi-front war and confront the various challenges. I salute you on behalf of the entire people of Israel.” Attached are the following: Footage on the subject: https://bit.ly/4xYYxgR Photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/1233

IDF: The IDF struck a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF struck a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ military wing in the Khan Yunis area in the southern Gaza Strip. The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre. Throughout the war, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip. 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, a report was received regarding the identification of a suspicious aerial target in the southern Gaza Envelope. It was determined to be a false identification, and there is no concern of a security incident.

IDF: Alliance of Brothers humanitarian aid delegation concludes a week of activity in Colombia Approximately one week has passed since the “Alliance of Brothers” humanitarian delegation departed to assist with search-and-rescue and recovery efforts in Cali, Colombia. Yesterday, the missions to locate and rescue trapped individuals at the three destruction sites where the delegation operated were completed. All 27 trapped individuals were located and rescued. As part of the assistance efforts, engineering surveys and assessments were conducted at approximately 100 public and residential buildings throughout the city, alongside training provided to local professionals. The assessments focused on critical structures in the fields of education, healthcare, and municipal administration, which are essential to restoring the city’s functionality. The delegation has achieved most of its objectives, and its mission in Colombia is nearing completion. At this time, the engineering team continues its work, while preparations are underway to transfer responsibility to the Colombian authorities and for the delegation’s return to Israel. Attached are the following: Bodycam footage from a rescuer in the delegation: https://bit.ly/46eCHKk Photos of the delegation’s activities at the destruction sites, including the University Hospital: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/08212026627

IDF: Terror rehabilitation attempts in violation of the ceasefire agreement: The IDF and the ISA struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing site and eliminated its commander Earlier today (Sunday), the IDF and the ISA struck in the Maghazi area in the Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ismail Abu Ful, a commander at a weapons manufacturing site within Hamas’ production headquarters. The terrorist took an active part in manufacturing explosive devices and anti-tank rockets for Hamas’ military wing and was eliminated to remove the threat. Additionally, the same manufacturing site, which was established near an aid distribution point operated by an international organization, was struck. This is another example of Hamas’ systematic use of and embedding within civilian infrastructure, including aid distribution centers, to advance and execute terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Yellow Line area and against Israeli civilians. These actions demonstrate that the Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates the ceasefire agreement while attempting to rehabilitate its military capabilities and strengthen its force buildup. Prior to the strike, the IDF issued advance warnings to the population in order to mitigate harm to civilians, in addition to taking further measures to reduce 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: IDF soldiers apprehended the suspected terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack in the Al-Auja area Following a joint pursuit by the security forces, IDF soldiers apprehended the suspected terrorist who executed the stabbing attack in the Al-Auja area. The suspect’s apprehension was made possible through intelligence guidance and measures employed by the IDF and the ISA as part of the pursuit. The security forces will continue to operate against any terrorist who harms or attempts to harm Israeli citizens or IDF soldiers. The suspect was transferred for further questioning by the security forces.

IDF: A short while ago, a report was received regarding an attempt by a terrorist to steal a weapon from an IDF soldier in the area of Rimonim Square. The soldier fired toward the terrorist, who was neutralized. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene.

IDF: IDF soldiers continue to pursue the terrorist: searches to locate the terrorist continue in the Al-Auja and Jericho areas IDF soldiers are pursuing the terrorist in the Al-Auja and Jericho areas. The soldiers are questioning suspects and conducting intelligence collection activities to locate the terrorist. Attached are photos from the soldiers' activities: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2308202629873423

IDF: IDF soldiers are pursuing the terrorist who carried out the stabbing attack Following the report regarding a stabbing attack in the area of Al-Auja, IDF soldiers launched a pursuit after the terrorist. Security blockades have been established on the nearby roads and in the area. The IDF is in ongoing contact with residents and security officials in the area.

IDF: Initial report - A report was received regarding a stabbing in the area of Al-Auja. The details are under review.

IDF: The IDF eliminated a company commander who advanced terror attacks and took part in efforts to restore Hamas’ underground infrastructure Earlier today (Saturday), the IDF struck in the Deir al-Balah area and eliminated the terrorist Sharif al-Hasanat, a company commander in the Deir al-Balah Battalion in Hamas' military wing. Throughout the war, the terrorist took part in leading efforts to restore Hamas’ underground infrastructure. Recently, the terrorist continued to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF troops and was 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 agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.

IDF: A short while ago, the IDF fired in southern Syria toward a terrorist who advanced terror attacks in final stages of preparation. The terrorist's activity posed an immediate threat to IDF soldiers. The IDF will continue to operate in order to remove any threat to IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.

IDF: Earlier today (Friday), IDF troops operating in the central Gaza Strip identified a terrorist from the Hamas terrorist organization, who was armed with a knife, while approaching the Yellow Line, intending to cross it. The troops continuously monitored the terrorist, and after he crossed the Yellow Line, he was taken for questioning in Israeli territory. 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.