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female troops, their sacrifice, the leadership of the commanders, and inter-branch cooperation. We removed threats, we are operating in all arenas, defending forward, and continuing to pursue our enemies everywhere. Our message is clear: Whoever threatens to harm us and builds the capabilities to do so — we will act in advance and strike them with a decisive blow. One of our greatest lessons is the need to expand our margin of security. The State of Israel is a geographically small country without territorial depth, and it faces multi-front threats. We must build the IDF’s force structure in light of all challenges and threats. The size of the IDF is our strategic depth. Therefore, we must expand the IDF and adapt it to its growing missions. It was important for me to invite CWO V. here — V. is a clear example of intellectual courage and professionalism. In our organizational culture, we must not allow people-pleasing discourse, intellectual tyranny, or the suppression of critical thinking. As commanders, we must ensure that we require freedom of expression from our people as an essential component of our operational culture and within our frameworks. The entire IDF is in constant readiness. We are all on guard. It is our duty to prevent surprise and to prepare for surprise. We are in a period of tension and alertness, and each person in their own sector must be alert and prepared. We are building our future and moving forward. I have great appreciation for you and for all IDF units for the hard work. Let our actions speak for themselves” Attached are the following: Footage on the subject: https://bit.ly/4rVxlOb Photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC6564574

IDF: IDF Chief of the General Staff at the Conference for Presenting and Implementing the Lessons of October 7th: “I chose to convene the IDF senior commanders forum today, on the eve of the national memorial day for the events of October 7th, as a message. Today, we conclude the investigations into the failures of October 7th, with an understanding of the magnitude of the disaster, alongside the understanding that we must not sink into them, but rather learn, draw lessons, implement them, and move forward” “One of our greatest lessons from October 7th is the need to expand our margin of security — we must build the IDF’s force structure in light of all multi-front challenges and threats. The size of the IDF is our strategic depth” “We are building the IDF’s strategy with readiness for a surprise war-, as our reference scenario, including the preemptive thwarting of severe threats as they develop — this is our operational compass” A conference for the senior command staff at the rank of Brigadier General and above, marking the process of investigation, learning, and reviewing the status of implementing the lessons from the events of October 7th, was held today (Sunday) at the Glilot base, led by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, and with the participation of commanders from all IDF commands, directorates, and branches. At the start of the conference, the commanders observed a moment of silence in memory of all those who fell in the October 7th Massacre. As part of the conference, the October 7th investigations were concluded, and the key lessons that emerged from them were presented. The General Staff bodies presented the processes for implementing the lessons and the oversight mechanisms for their implementation, and the commanders’ remarks were heard. The conference constitutes the first stage in a sequence of investigations into the war as a whole that will be concluded in the IDF in the coming period, including the investigations into Operation Roaring Lion, and subsequently, a summary of all the lessons from the war. As part of the conference, the General Staff’s investigation focal points and the planning for the continuation of the investigation and learning process were also presented. In addition, during the conference, the Chief of the General Staff awarded a certificate of appreciation to CWO V. from Unit 8200, who warned before October 7th that Hamas was prepared for a wide-scale surprise attack. The Chief of the General Staff summarized the conference and emphasized that concluding the investigations and implementing the lessons constitute a critical stage on the path to formulating the IDF’s strategy for the day after. From the remarks of the IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “I chose to convene the IDF senior commanders forum today, on the eve of the national memorial day for the events of October 7th, as a message. We are examining the status of implementing the lessons from the October 7th investigations, with recognition of the magnitude of the failure alongside the understanding that we must not sink into them, but rather learn, draw lessons, improve, and move forward. The events of October 7th continue to accompany us, and our duty is to ensure that they do not happen again. Today marks the opening of a long process of learning and drawing lessons. The year 2027 will be defined as the year of investigating the war as a whole and drawing lessons from it — theater-specific lessons and general lessons for the IDF as a whole. We will increase our engagement with this in order to improve the IDF’s competence and readiness for war. We are building the IDF’s strategy with readiness for a surprise war, including the preemptive thwarting of severe threats as they develop, as our reference scenario — this is our operational compass. On October 7th, the IDF failed severely, but the IDF got back on its feet and proved itself to have a determined spirit, bringing about a historic and unprecedented multi-front victory; this was thanks to the bravery of the male and

IDF: Over the weekend (Friday), an IDF soldier was severely injured, and an IDF officer was moderately injured as a result of an operational accident in southern Lebanon. The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.

IDF: Overnight (Saturday), the IDF and ISA carried out a strike in an attempt to eliminate the terrorist Ali Ahmed Al-Amoudi, the deputy chairman of the political bureau in the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. The strike was carried out while the terrorist was in an apartment used by the Hamas terrorist organization for terror activities. This is yet another example of the Hamas terrorist organization’s use of the civilian population as cover and its cynical use of civilians as human shields to advance terrorist activities. The terrorist Al-Amoudi served as Yahya Sinwar’s right-hand man and personal assistant and was involved in the decision-making surrounding the October 7th Massacre. In the past, he took part in the Judea and Samaria terror attack in which four Israelis were murdered in 1993 and in the killing of ISA officer Noam-Menahem Cohen, who fell during operational activity in Ramallah in 1994. Today, Al-Amoudi is the most senior Hamas figure in the Gaza Strip and is directly involved in Hamas's terror activities and in rebuilding the organization for war. The terrorist was struck in order to remove the threat. Prior to the aerial strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions. The results of the strike are under review.

IDF: The IDF eliminated two Islamic Jihad rocket array commanders Yesterday (Friday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated the terrorist Ahmed Mahmoud Harb Ramlawi, a commander in the rocket array of the Shuja'iyya Battalion in the military wing of Islamic Jihad. In an additional strike in the Gaza City area, the terrorist Munir Ibrahim Masr, head of an anti-tank missile cell in the military wing of the terrorist organization, was eliminated. Recently, and throughout the war, the terrorists operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement. The terrorists were eliminated in 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 are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement: The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas sniper who planned to carry out terror attacks against IDF troops Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF and the ISA struck in the Khan Yunis area and eliminated the terrorist Tamer Hamaida, who served as a sniper in the Hamas terrorist organization. Throughout the war, the terrorist advanced terror and sniper 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. 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.

Joint IDF and ISA Announcement: The Commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade Eliminated, was Responsible For Holding Israeli Hostages in Hamas Captivity Following extensive intelligence research, the IDF and ISA are now revealing that Izz al-Din Bik, commander of Hamas’ Northern Gaza Brigade, who was eliminated earlier this week (Tuesday), commanded the captivity of Israeli hostages during the war. Prior to being appointed commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade, Izz al-Din Bik held a number of positions, including commander of Hamas’ Western Jabalia Battalion and head of the military intelligence headquarters of the Northern Gaza Brigade. In these roles, he advanced and financed numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and was among the founders of Hamas’ Nukhba forces in northern Gaza. In addition, the terrorist commanded and participated in the infiltration into Israeli territory on the morning of the October 7th Massacre. Throughout the war, and in his capacity as the commander responsible for northern Gaza, Izz al-Din Bik was responsible for holding numerous hostages in Hamas captivity, including Mia Schem, Hisham al-Sayed, Amit Buskila, Uriel Baruch, Corporal Nik Beizer, Sergeant Ron Sherman, Elia Toledano, Shani Louk, Michel Nisenbaum, Staff Sergeant Tamir Nimrodi, Yitzhak Gelerenter, Eitan Levy, Hanan Yablonka, Ron Benjamin, and Orion Hernandez. The elimination of the terrorist Izz al-Din Bik marks an important moment of closure for the IDF and ISA, which will continue to act decisively against the terrorists who took part in the October 7th Massacre. The IDF will continue to act to protect Israeli civilians and remove threats posed by the Hamas terrorist organization.

IDF: The IDF reveals: 170 of those killed during the war, who were presented to the world as innocent journalists, were also military operatives in terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip Following extensive research, the IDF now reveals that 170 Gazans who were presented as innocent journalists and media personnel were in fact military operatives in the military wings of various terrorist organizations, primarily Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. The IDF is now making public the 170 individuals and publishing verified evidence, including visual materials and documents produced by the terrorist organizations themselves and recovered by IDF troops during operations in Gaza exposing their terrorist affiliations and roles within terrorist organizations. Time and time again throughout the war, various media outlets in the international community accused the State of Israel and the IDF, without verified data or findings, of deliberately targeting journalists, even when, in some cases, the terrorist organizations themselves claimed those individuals as their own and identified them as military operatives. The information currently presented illustrates the gap between the picture portrayed to the world and the reality on the ground, and further demonstrates additional conclusive evidence that the IDF does not deliberately and systematically target journalists, but rather operates against terrorist organizations and their military operatives, in accordance with international law. For the purpose of exposing these cases, the IDF has established a dedicated website compiling the names and photographs of 170 military operatives, as well as their roles, terrorist affiliations, and additional evidence that can be disclosed regarding them. Attached are the following: A graphic on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/100106 A link to the website and the full list: https://www.idf.il/en/mini-sites/the-press-files/

IDF: The IDF eliminated two terrorists who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre: One of the terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Be’eri and took part in the abduction of Sharon Hertzman-Avigdori, Noam Avigdori, Adi Shoham, Nave Shoham, Yahel Shoham, and Shoshan Haran Earlier this week (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Jamal Mahmoud Abu Al-Shaar, a cell commander in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist infiltrated Kibbutz Be’eri during the October 7th Massacre and took part in the abduction of Sharon Hertzman-Avigdori, Noam Avigdori, Adi Shoham, Nave Shoham, Yahel Shoham, and Shoshan Haran to the Gaza Strip. In an additional strike this week (Tuesday) in the Jabalia area, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Musab Abd al-Jalil Saqib Balbisi, a commander in the Islamic Jihad’s military wing. The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre. Recently, the terrorists advanced terror 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 strikes, 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.

IDF: To remove the threat: The IDF eliminated a terrorist in the Islamic Jihad rocket array Yesterday (Wednesday) the IDF struck the Khan Yunis area and eliminated the terrorist Bilal Mahmoud Suleiman Samiri, a terrorist in the rocket array of the Khan Younis Brigade, in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. The terrorist advanced terror attacks in systematic violation of the ceasefire and carried out ambushes targeting IDF troops operating in the area near the Yellow Line. 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 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. Attached is footage of the elimination of the terrorist: https://bit.ly/47ro7Qf

IDF: IDF reveals: The ten “journalists” who were presented as victims who were military operatives Later today, the IDF will reveal an unprecedented number of “journalists” who in fact operated as military operatives within the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip Following extensive research, the IDF is now revealing the identities of Gazans killed during the war who were presented around the world as innocent journalists and media personnel, but who also held roles in the military wings of terrorist organizations, primarily Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. The first ten cases are now being revealed: individuals who were presented as innocent journalists killed in IDF strikes, but who were in fact were military operatives. Some even infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre. This is only the beginning. In the next few hours, the IDF will reveal a large number of additional cases in which individuals who were presented as innocent journalists operated as military operatives. Their names will be published alongside intelligence information, documents, photographs, and additional evidence exposing their terrorist affiliations and the roles they held within the military wings of terrorist organizations. For this purpose, a dedicated website has been established. It will be regularly updated and will compile the names, roles, terrorist affiliations, and evidence that can be disclosed regarding these individuals. Further details to follow. Attached are the following: A graphic featuring the first ten individuals revealed: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC10012026 A link to the updated website compiling details on the first ten individuals revealed: https://www.idf.il/en/mini-sites/the-press-files/

IDF Response to the film “NAZA” Attached is the IDF’s response to the film "NAZA": https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC634576

IDF: Presented as a journalist and infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th: The IDF eliminated the Hamas terrorist Muhammad Nagar in the southern Gaza Strip Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated Muhammad Abd al-Aziz Muhammad Nagar, a terrorist in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization. Muhammad Nagar infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre. Following his elimination, Muhammad Nagar was presented as a journalist, while omitting his membership in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization. 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. 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.

To Remove the Threat: The IDF Eliminated a Hamas Military Wing Platoon Commander Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated the terrorist Ammar Mahmoud Muhammad Sharafi, a Hamas military wing platoon commander. Recently, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the terrorist organization's capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire agreement. The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike 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. IDF soldiers under the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

IDF: Following reports, the IDF Chief of the General Staff conducted a situational assessment in recent minutes with the Commander of the Israeli Air Force, the Head of the Operations Directorate, the Head of Military Intelligence, and additional commanders.