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IDF: To remove the threat: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba commander who infiltrated the Erez Crossing during the October 7th Massacre Two days ago (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Sharif Shadi Ibrahim Labad, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist infiltrated the Erez Crossing during the October 7th Massacre. In an additional strike earlier this week (Monday), the terrorist Yusuf Saad Al-Din Rashad Zaim, a Nukhba commander in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove the threat they posed. Prior to the strikes, measures 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 immediate threat. Attached is a photo of the terrorist Sharif Shadi Ibrahim Labad at the Erez crossing during the October 7th massacre:

IDF: To Remove The Threat: The IDF Eliminated Three Terrorists From Hamas and the Islamic Jihad Who Advanced Shooting and Explosive Attack Plans Against IDF Troops Earlier today (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the Tuffah area in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Said As'ad Said Akrim, a commander in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist had recently been involved in planting explosives and advancing shooting attacks against IDF troops. In two additional strikes yesterday (Tuesday) in northern Gaza, the following terrorists were eliminated: * Nimer Yasser Nimer Arshi – a regional artillery terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. As part of his role, he took part in rocket launches from the Daraj Tuffah area toward Israeli territory. * Ahmed Bazahat Saleh Shaer – a terrorist in the Shuja'iya Battalion in Hamas’ military wing, who had recently been involved in planting explosives. Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove the threat they posed. Prior to the strike, measures 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 immediate threat.

IDF: New footage from the underground tunnel routes dismantled under the Ali al-Taher Ridge Attached is body-camera footage from the Documentation Unit inside one of the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/4yumIE0 Attached is a video announcement from the Commander of the Commando Brigade, COL M.: https://bit.ly/4hudy4H Attached is footage of Yahalom Unit troops operating to dismantle the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/4rhYKK3 Attached is footage of one of the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/4h80X5P Attached is footage of Egoz Unit troops operating on the Ali al-Taher Ridge: https://bit.ly/4gRuRfW

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the 91st Division today (Wednesday), together with the Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo; Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Itzik Cohen; Head of the Planning Directorate, MG Hidai Zilberman; Commander of the Northern Reserve Corps, MG Yaakov Dolef; Commander of the 91st Division, BG Yuval Gaz; Commander of the Border Defense Array, BG Dvir Edri; and additional senior commanders. During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff held an operational situation assessment, during which he examined the situation in the area and the troops’ readiness. As part of the assessment, field intelligence troops, Yahalom troops, and reservists from the 91st Division presented robotic capabilities and advanced weapons that assist the troops in their missions and strengthen defensive capabilities in the area. The Chief of the General Staff approved the principles of the defensive concept in the area and conveyed guidance to the commanders regarding the troops’ readiness, strengthening operational preparedness, and maintaining a high level of alertness, in accordance with developments in the area and operational missions. From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “The 91st Division is on the front line of defense for the residents of the north. We operate from forward defensive areas based on maintaining a presence deep inside enemy territory beyond the border, in accordance with the updated operational concept. Our troops are operating to thwart threats while strengthening the defense of the communities and residents in the north. The war is not yet over, and challenges still lie ahead. We have achieved many significant operational accomplishments and weakened the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The IDF is determined to rid the area south of the Litani River of Hezbollah’s presence, alongside advancing the ongoing overarching objective of disarming our Hezbollah. This objective cannot be advanced as part of a desired agreement with the Lebanese government as long as the Lebanese Armed Forces do not significantly improve their effectiveness on the ground. We will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its strength, restore its capabilities, or reestablish terrorist infrastructure in the area. The battlefield is changing rapidly. This challenge requires us to remain in constant motion, learn quickly, and continuously improve. As part of the lessons we have learned throughout the war, we are developing new capabilities and expanding the use of manned and unmanned capabilities, with the aim of increasing operational effectiveness. In the coming months, we will inaugurate the Robotics Branch, which will develop capabilities in the air, at sea, and on land. What you see here is only the beginning. The capabilities you operated during the war, as well as in the Battle of Beaufort and the Ali al-Taher Ridge, were impressive, increased operational effectiveness, and saved the lives of our troops. We will continue moving forward rapidly, developing and adapting ourselves to the changing reality, and becoming a global leader in this field.” Attached are the following: Related footage: https://bit.ly/4hhBCqu Related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC98434321

IDF: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba squad commander who infiltrated Israeli territory and took part in the abduction of Armored Corps soldiers during the October 7th Massacre Last week (Thursday), the IDF struck in the Khan Yunis area in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Jihad Samih Mahmoud Ismail, a Nukhba squad commander in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory from the southern Gaza Strip during the October 7th Massacre and took part in the encounter with the Armored Corps soldiers from Tank No. 3, as well as in the abduction of Captain Omer Neutra, Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel, and Sergeant Nimrod Cohen. During the encounter, the tank driver, Sergeant Shaked Dahan, was killed. Throughout the war, the terrorist was involved in ambushes against IDF troops intended to harm them. Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks targeting IDF troops and Israeli civilians, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in order to remove the threat he posed. Prior to the strike, 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 immediate threat.

IDF: IDF Chief of the General Staff at an appreciation event for donors to the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers: “The expression ‘all of Israel is responsible for one another’ is also the deepest expression of the individual’s responsibility for the wellbeing of the entire nation. This important principle is reflected in the attempts to slander IDF troops and commanders in various ways, through the use of baseless lies and manipulations. This is a national and international mission, and we must uphold it on every platform and in the face of every claim, and say clearly: The IDF is the most moral military in the world. In the face of deliberate attacks on our civilians, in the face of a barbaric assault deliberately targeted at a civilian population, and in the face of missiles launched at our cities, we adhere to the values of the IDF and to international law, and do everything in our power to avoid harm to innocent civilians. Attached are the following: Video of the full speech by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: https://bit.ly/4cLMWJS The full speech by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: https://shortlink.win/1ydbc

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: The IDF and ISA eliminated the commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade and operations array Earlier today (Tuesday), the IDF and ISA struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Nael Abu Obeid, commander of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade and head of Hamas’ military wing operations array. Abu Obeid was appointed to his position following the elimination of Mohammad Sabaneh, after previously holding numerous positions in the brigade, including deputy commander of the Rafah Brigade and commander of the Tel al-Sultan and Yibna Battalions. Abu Obeid was a key figure among senior Hamas leadership. As part of his role, Abu Obeid was responsible for managing the activities of the brigade’s terrorists and directing them to advance and carry out terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. In addition, he worked to restore the brigade’s force buildup, which suffered severe damage throughout the war. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance. The security forces remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat. Attached is a related graphic:

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: A short while ago, the IDF and ISA struck a senior Hamas terrorist in the southern Gaza Strip, details to follow.

IDF: The IDF eliminated an Islamic Jihad cell commander who infiltrated the Kissufim area during the October 7th Massacre Last weekend the IDF struck in the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Mohsen Farid Said Abu Hadaf, a rocket cell commander in the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. The terrorist infiltrated Kissufim area during the October 7th Massacre. Recently, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in order to remove the threat he posed. Prior to the strike, measures 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 immediate threat.

IDF: Commander of the Southern Command: “In this war, we carry a torch of light and good, and we are fighting a great war against darkness and evil. In the face of false claims, we will present facts; to difficult questions, we will respond honestly; and when a failure is revealed, we will examine, learn, and correct. Our belief in the righteousness of our path requires this of us as well” A ceremony marking the start of the Hebrew year was held today (Tuesday), led by the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor, with the participation of division-level commanders, brigade-level commanders, heads of local authorities in the western Negev, and additional commanders. From the remarks of the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor: “Almost three years have passed since that terrible morning, the Shabbat of Simchat Torah. The rupture was terrible; the disaster was immense. War is a difficult phenomenon, and it requires faith in the righteousness of the path. And we are right. We carry a torch of light and good, and we are fighting a great war against darkness and evil. Hamas prepared itself in the heart of a population that supports it, sympathizes with it, and identifies with it. Hamas is not a "foreign entity" in Gaza. It grew from within it, developed and was educated there, inside a radical and murderous Islamic culture. And yes, there are also those there who oppose its path, but they are unable to influence reality. Throughout this war, we insist on maintaining the integrity of our own conduct: distinguishing between the enemy and those who are not involved in hostilities, striking the enemy and thwarting the enemy, while at the same time doing everything in our power to minimize harm to those who are not involved. It benefits if civilians are harmed, and it benefits if our efforts to avoid harming them constrain our ability to strike its operatives. In the face of false claims, we will present facts; To difficult questions, we will respond honestly. And when a failure is revealed among us, we will examine, learn, and correct. Our faith in the justness of our cause requires this of us as well. This is not a declaration of our perfection, but a binding commitment in every order and every decision, and also in the courage to examine ourselves and correct what must be corrected. Today, we are operating in the area of the Yellow Line in order to distance the threat, thwart terrorists and terrorist infrastructure, and prevent Hamas from rebuilding its capabilities. We have struck its tunnel network, weapons, and weapons-production infrastructure, and we will continue to pursue and remove every threat posed to Israeli citizens.

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: To remove an immediate threat: IDF and ISA eliminate the Commander of Hamas’ Jabaliya Battalion in the northern Gaza Strip Overnight (Monday), the IDF and ISA struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Batash, commander of the Jabaliya Battalion in the Northern Gaza Brigade of Hamas’ military wing. As part of his role, the terrorist was responsible for managing and organizing the Northern Gaza Brigade’s weapons and coordinated and facilitated the supply of weapons and military equipment to Hamas operatives. Recently, the terrorist advanced terrorist attacks targeting IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in order to remove the threat he posed. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance. The security forces remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.

IDF: After advancing terror attacks and posing an immediate threat: The IDF eliminated two Hamas commanders Yesterday (Monday), the IDF struck in the Khan Younis area and eliminated the terrorist Rafat Abu Zamar, a company commander in the Hamas operations headquarters. The terrorist advanced and led training for operatives in Hamas ahead of the October 7th Massacre, and more recently continued to train operatives and develop Hamas’ combat capabilities. In an additional strike in the Gaza City area, the IDF eliminated the terrorist and Hamas operative Muhammad Khader Fahmi Aghour. The terrorist was involved in the production of weapons for the Hamas terrorist organization. Recently, the terrorists advanced terrorist attacks targeting IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove the threat they posed. Prior to the strike, 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 immediate threat.

IDF: Ready-to-use rocket launchers left in the Security Zone before the ceasefire agreement took effect were located: Activity of troops from the 55th Brigade in southern Lebanon Troops from the 55th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are operating in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon to remove threats to the State of Israel. During searches in the area, the troops located and dismantled a terrorist hideout containing a shaft belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, as well as ready-to-use rocket launchers. The launchers contained 32 rockets aimed at Israeli territory that had been left in the area before the ceasefire agreement took effect. The IDF will not allow Hezbollah to harm Israeli civilians or IDF troops, and will continue operating in order to remove threats while remaining committed to the ceasefire agreement. Attached are the following: Footage of the dismantling of a shaft located in the Security Zone: https://bit.ly/4gSkLvp Photos of the launchers and shaft located in the Security Zone: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/091506465 Photos of troops from the 55th Brigade operating in the Security Zone: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC070920261

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: In a joint operation, the IDF and ISA launched an operation today (Monday) to thwart terrorist activity in the Tulkarm area. Following an intelligence and operational manhunt conducted over the past several weeks, security forces arrested Muhammad Ibrahim Abd al-Wahab Shahada, who was a senior Fatah terrorist operative in Tulkarm. The terrorist operative had been wanted in recent months for his alleged involvement in terrorist activity, including the planning and execution of attacks and the trafficking of weapons. Security forces will continue to operate proactively to thwart terrorist activity throughout Judea and Samaria and protect residents of the area and Israeli civilians.

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, held a consultation today (Monday) regarding the film “NAZA,” with the participation of the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, MG Tamir Yadai; Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Itzik Cohen; Military Advocate General, MG Itai Ofir; Commander of the Israeli Air Force, MG Omer Tishler; Commander of Unit 8200, BG A.; IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin; and additional commanders. The Chief of the General Staff stated that the film constitutes a deliberate attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the IDF and the State of Israel. He further stated that the IDF operates in accordance with international law, the IDF’s ethical code and values, and is at the forefront of efforts to mitigate harm to uninvolved civilians, while maintaining a significantly lower ratio of civilian casualties to terrorists than that of other militaries around the world. From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “Based on what has been published thus far, this is not a film offering criticism of the IDF, nor is it an attempt to establish the truth. It is based on blood libels, deliberate distortions of reality, and grave, false accusations against IDF soldiers and commanders. This is an attack on the State of Israel, not only on the IDF. It adopts the narratives of those who hate Israel, it defames our soldiers and commanders, and seeks to portray the IDF as deliberately acting unlawfully. This is a dangerous attempt to deny us the legitimacy to defend ourselves against the worst of our enemies—and, in doing so, to place IDF soldiers and commanders at genuine risk. We will not allow IDF soldiers to be made targets through lies and blood libels. Such an attempt must be confronted decisively, using every tool at our disposal—legal, command, and public diplomacy.” The Chief of the General Staff emphasized the need for a broad national and international public diplomacy effort, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, National Public Diplomacy Directorate, and other relevant bodies. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Chief of the General Staff directed that a series of measures be taken: - A multi-agency, multidisciplinary team, led by the Head of the Planning Directorate, will be established to formulate courses of action and tools for addressing false allegations against the IDF and its soldiers, in cooperation with experts from Israel and around the world. - The Chief of the General Staff instructed the Military Advocate General to examine and advance possible legal measures concerning the film and those involved in it, including in light of the dissemination of false allegations against IDF soldiers and the potential implications for their personal safety and for Israel’s national security. - Information-security aspects and the possible involvement of individuals in the unauthorized disclosure of classified materials used in the production of the film will be examined. The Chief of the General Staff emphasized that the IDF will use every tool at its disposal to protect its soldiers, commanders, and combat troops, as well as the reputation of the Israel Defense Forces.