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  1. Joint IDF and ISA announcement: The IDF and ISA eliminated the commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade Overnight (Tuesday), the IDF and ISA struck in northern Gaza and eliminated the terrorist Izz al-Din Bik, commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization. Izz al-Din Bik had served in this position since the elimination of Ahmed Ghandour, after previously serving as the brigade’s military intelligence chief. As part of his role, Izz al-Din Bik 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 operated to restore the brigade’s force buildup, which had suffered severe damage throughout the war. The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF troops and Israeli civilians and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. The security forces are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

  2. IDF: Overnight (Monday), IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police forces operated in the area of Jalud to disperse Israeli rioters and protect the residents of the area, as the return of a Palestinian family to their home in the area had been coordinated. The family had been forced to leave their home following several incidents of nationalist crime against them. Due to the violence, the mission to return the family to their home was not completed. More than 100 Israeli rioters were present in the area. They blocked roads, set tires on fire, and hurled rocks toward security forces. The rioters also set fire to Palestinian-owned structures in the area, as well as vehicles and additional property. As a result of the clashes, three Israel Border Police officers were lightly injured, and a security forces vehicle was damaged. The forces operated at the scene to disperse the gathering using riot dispersal means and apprehended two suspects, who were transferred for questioning by the Judea and Samaria District Police. Later, Judea and Samaria District Police investigators, together with forensic investigators, will enter the area under IDF protection to collect findings and evidence and take testimonies as part of the investigation that has been launched. The security establishment strongly condemns any harm to security personnel while carrying out their duties, as well as acts of vandalism and damage to property. Such incidents divert attention, undermine stability, and hinder the security forces’ defensive and counterterrorism activities.

  3. IDF: Earlier today (Monday), IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon identified two suspects who entered the Security Zone and approached the soldiers. Following the identifiction, the soldiers opened fire toward the suspects, the suspects were neutralized. No IDF injuries were reported, the incident is under review.

  4. 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. The details are under review. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

  5. IDF: Operation Completed in the Area of Al-Mansouri in the Security Zone: Troops from the 55th Brigade Completed Their Mission in Southern Lebanon Troops from the 55th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, operated in the Security Zone to remove threats to the State of Israel. During their activity, the troops dismantled more than 600 terrorist infrastructure sites were dismantled, and in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit troops,eight underground routes were dismantled. In addition, IDF soldiers located dozens of missile launchers that had been left in the Security Zone prior to the ceasefire agreement taking effect. The troops completed a brigade-wide operation in the area of Al-Mansouri in the Security Zone in order to prevent the Hezbollah terrorist organization from reestablishing itself in the area. During the operation, the troops located and dismantled an underground route belonging to Hezbollah inside a civilian home in the area. The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians or IDF troops, and will continue to operate to remove threats and uphold its commitment to the ceasefire agreement. Attached are the following: Footage from an underground route located in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/46Ndffm Footage from an underground route located inside a civilian home in the area of Al-Mansouri in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4higaTt Footage of the operational activity of troops from the 55th Brigade in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4xSNDca Photos of the operational activity of troops from the 55th Brigade in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC220920261 Photos of the missile launchers and underground routes located in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC092820265678

  6. IDF: IDF soldiers thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and magazines along the eastern border Overnight (Monday), IDF observation posts and the Israeli Air Force’s Aerial Control Unit identified a drone crossing from the east into Israeli territory in an attempt to smuggle weapons. Following the identification, IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area and located the drone, which was carrying nine Kalashnikov rifles, magazines, and a handgun. The weapons were transferred to the security forces for further handling. IDF soldiers will continue to operate to thwart smuggling attempts along the eastern border in order to safeguard the security of Israeli civilians. Attached are photos of the weapons located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC280920266767

  7. IDF: The IDF eliminated a terrorist involved in transferring tens of millions of Israeli shekels to the Hamas terrorist organization Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated the terrorist Shadi Abu Hasira, a key money exchanger in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist headed the “Geneva” money exchange network, which transferred tens of millions of Israeli shekels in foreign currency to Hamas’ military wing. These funds were used to finance terrorists, restore military infrastructure, and advance attacks against IDF troops. At the same time, the terrorist was involved in commercial activities in the Gaza Strip and managed the company “Gardena Professional”, which facilitated his money-transfer activities. Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against 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 an aerial strike 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. The IDF continues to focus efforts on disrupting the financing of Hamas’ military activities, in order to prevent the restoration of its infrastructure and military capabilities. IDF troops under the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

  8. IDF: To remove an immediate threat: The IDF eliminated a sniper from the Hamas terrorist organization in the southern Gaza Strip Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Adi Adli Abd Al-Aaser, a sniper in Hamas’ military wing. Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against 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 an aerial strike 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 are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

  9. Joint IDF and ISA announcement: The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas commander involved in holding hostages captive Last week (Tuesday), the IDF and ISA struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Hamad Muhammad Gabain, a commander in Hamas' military wing. Throughout the war, he was involved in holding the hostages Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Liri Albag, Agam Berger, Matan Angrest, Omri Miran, Keith Siegel and Alon Ohel in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated from the air in order to remove the threat he posed. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise 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 immediate threat.

  10. IDF: This is how terrorist organizations in Gaza exploit children for terrorist purposes: Footage shows a child transferring weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza A terrorist using a child to transfer weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza was identified by IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip. The terrorist exploited the child, using him as a human shield to transfer the weapons, in an attempt to prevent the IDF from striking and thwarting their transfer. Upon identifying the presence of a child, the IDF refrained from carrying out any strikes against the terrorist. This is another example of the systematic exploitation of children by terrorist organizations for terrorist purposes, in violation of international law and in order to advance and carry out attacks against IDF troops operating in the area of the Yellow Line and against Israeli civilians. IDF troops under the command of the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. Attached is footage of the child transferring the weapons into the civilian home: https://bit.ly/4AOSdea

  11. Joint IDF and ISA announcement: The IDF and ISA eliminated the terrorist who was filmed abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or on a motorcycle during the October 7th Massacre Yesterday (Saturday), the IDF and ISA, together with Gideonim Unit 33 of Lahav 433, struck in the Nuseirat area and eliminated the terrorist Saher Nidal Latfi Sakr, a terrorist operative affiliated with global jihadist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. Among other activities, he supplied weapons to the Hamas terrorist organization during the war. Sakr infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre and drove the motorcycle used to abduct Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or from the Nova music festival into the Gaza Strip. Recently, Sakr advanced attacks targeting IDF troops and Israeli civilians, in cooperation with terrorist operatives from the military wings of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, in systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement. He was eliminated in an aerial strike 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. 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 immediate threat. Attached is footage of the terrorist during the October 7th Massacre, abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or: https://bit.ly/4AzNT1Z

  12. IDF: The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in response to an explosive drone launched toward IDF soldiers in the Security Zone Overnight (Saturday), Hezbollah terrorists launched an explosive drone toward IDF soldiers operating in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported. In response, the IDF struck Hezbollah targets in several areas in southern Lebanon. Among the targets struck were sites used by Hezbollah terrorists to launch explosive drones and anti-tank missiles toward IDF soldiers, as well as additional terrorist infrastructure. The IDF will continue to operate to remove immediate threats. Any use of force from Lebanese territory in order to harm Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers will be met with a decisive response. The IDF remains committed to the agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Attached is footage from the strikes: https://bit.ly/4hyGo2Z

  13. IDF: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba platoon commander and an additional Hamas terrorist Yesterday (Friday), the IDF struck in the Nuseirat area and eliminated the terrorist Ibrahim Fawzi Ismail Mohsen, a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ military wing. In another strike yesterday (Friday) in the Khan Younis area, the IDF eliminated Mohammed Kamel Suleiman Mohsen, an additional terrorist in Hamas’ military wing. 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 are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

  14. IDF: Following the identification of weapons posing a threat to IDF soldiers: The IDF struck a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in the Sejoud area of southern Lebanon Earlier today (Saturday), the IDF struck a weapons storage facility belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Sejoud area of southern Lebanon. The strike was carried out to remove a threat: the facility stored weapons that were used to target IDF soldiers operating in the Security Zone. The IDF will continue to operate to remove immediate threats. Any use of force from Lebanese territory in order to harm Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers will be met with a decisive response. The IDF remains committed to the agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

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