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Joint IDF and ISA announcement: The IDF and ISA dismantled three Hamas weapons storage facilities across the Gaza Strip Last Thursday, the IDF and ISA struck across the Gaza Strip and dismantled three weapons storage facilities used by Hamas' military wing. The Hamas terrorist organization stored dozens of weapons of various types in the facilities, including RPGs, launchers, rockets, Kalashnikov rifles, and additional combat equipment. The security forces will continue to operate in order to degrade the capabilities of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip and thwart any attempt to restore them or stockpile weapons intended to harm IDF troops. Prior to the strikes, advance warnings were issued to the population, in addition to the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians. 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.

IDF: Following the alert issued via the Home Front Command application regarding a suspected terrorist infiltration in the community of Evyatar, it was determined that the individual was an Israeli civilian. There is no concern of a security incident.

IDF: A short while ago, sirens were sounded regarding a suspected terrorist infiltration in the area of Evyatar. The details are under review. The IDF remains in close contact with the local communities and security forces in the region.

IDF: IDF soldiers apprehended two terrorists involved in establishing terrorist infrastructure and planning an imminent terror attack Yesterday (Sunday), IDF soldiers operated in the area of Kafr Aqab and, based on ISA intelligence, apprehended two terrorists who were advancing an imminent terror attack and operating to establish terrorist infrastructure. The terrorists were apprehended and transferred for further questioning by the security forces.

IDF: This morning (Monday), a multi-front situational assessment on the IDF’s preparations for the election period was held, led by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, and attended by the Head of the Operations Directorate, the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, the Commander of the Northern Command, the Commander of the Central Command, the Commander of the Southern Command, and the Commander of the Home Front Command. At the beginning of the assessment, the Chief of the General Staff emphasized that the IDF’s mission is to enable the democratic elections to take place safely and as scheduled. He further stressed that the IDF remains on the highest state of alert and will maintain a high level of vigilance and readiness across all fronts. As part of the situation assessment, the Chief of the General Staff instructed several additional measures to enhance readiness: 1. A restriction on leave for IDF units will take effect this coming Thursday, subject to ongoing situational assessments. 2. The presence of senior commanders in command centers, headquarters, and units will be increased to ensure operational readiness and combat preparedness. 3. Reinforcing the Central Command with the Paratroopers Brigade Headquarters and additional forces, in order to strengthen the deployment in the area and increase the presence of soldiers on the ground. The brigade will serve as a mission-specific headquarters in the area between Samaria and Benjamin. 4. Additional soldiers will be allocated to the other fronts according to operational requirements - in the air, at sea, and on land.

IDF: The IDF reveals: An internal Hamas planning document detailing plans to plant explosive devices adjacent to displaced persons camps in the Gaza Strip during the war The IDF reveals an internal document belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization detailing plans to plant explosive devices in areas of displaced persons camps in the Gaza Strip. This was part of Hamas’ preparations to protect its leadership and operatives and evacuate them from areas where the IDF was expected to operate, while endangering and exploiting the civilian population in the area, fully aware that these actions were likely to cause direct harm to civilians. The document, written in April 2024 and now revealed for the first time, shows that Hamas' engineering department proposed planting explosive devices around displaced persons camps and detonating them as IDF troops approached, placing the civilian population in the camps at risk, in order to create panic as a smokescreen for the escape of its operatives. In the document, the Hamas terrorist organization proposed an additional method of planting explosive devices along routes used by residents of the Gaza Strip, as part of an attempt to delay the advance of IDF troops in the area. It was even proposed to fire stun grenades into the camps to create chaos and panic, in order to allow Hamas terrorists hiding in the area to flee. This is further evidence that the Hamas terrorist organization is willing to endanger the lives of the civilian population in the Gaza Strip in order to advance its terrorist activities.

IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hamas cell commander and two terrorists from Hamas' military wing Over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF struck in the Tuffah area in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Abdullah Mohammed Khamis Jaber, a terrorist from Hamas' military wing. As part of his role, Jaber assisted in the production of various weapons, played a significant role in the functioning of Hamas’ production headquarters, and took part in its rehabilitation and development efforts. Over the weekend (Saturday), in additional strikes across the Gaza Strip, the IDF struck in Tuffah area and eliminated the terrorist Majed Ahmed Mustafa Sabbagh, a cell commander from Hamas' military wing, and in the Jabalia area, the IDF eliminated Amer Bashir Mohammed Khourani, a terrorist in the engineering battalion of the Hamas military wing terrorist organization. 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. 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.

IDF: In separate strikes across the Gaza Strip: The IDF eliminated four Hamas terrorists, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre In recent days, the IDF struck in several areas across the Gaza Strip and eliminated four terrorists from Hamas’ military wing: * On Thursday, Mahmoud Khaled Mohammed Madhoun, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. Throughout the war, he took part in combat and launched anti-tank missiles at IDF troops. * Yesterday (Friday), the terrorist Ubaida Suhail Hamad Murtaja, a sniper operative in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. In addition, Adham Khalil Mohammed Marouf, a terrorist in Hamas’ military wing who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated. * Today (Saturday), Abd al-Jawad Juda, a terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated 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.

IDF: The IDF strongly condemns the severe act of violence that took place in the area of Taybeh, during which diplomatic representatives were attacked by Israeli rioters. Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District are entering the area accompanied by IDF soldiers and will begin collecting findings and evidence, as well as taking testimonies, in support of an investigation that has been opened. The consulate's visit was not coordinated with the IDF. Such coordination is important to prevent incidents of this kind. According to a preliminary inquiry, no IDF soldiers were present at the scene at the time of the attack. The report was sent to the brigade operations room, which is designated to receive reports from security personnel only, and not from civilians. The operations room receives dozens of operational reports each day and responds only to authorized personnel, not civilians. It should be emphasized that other designated channels are available for civilians to submit complaints. All circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined.

IDF: A short while ago, IDF and Israel Border Police forces were dispatched following a report of an Israeli civilian being harmed near the area of Beit Lid. This followed a confrontation between several Israeli civilians and several Palestinians in the area, reports of additional injuries are being examined. The forces are conducting searches in the area. The injured Israeli civilian was evacuated for medical treatment.

IDF: Following the report of an interceptor launched a short while ago, two interceptors were launched toward a false target in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

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.

IDF: To remove the threat: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7th Massacre Earlier this week (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini, a Nukhba cell commander in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7th Massacre. Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat. 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. Attached is a photo of the terrorist during the infiltration of the Re’im Base on October 7th:

IDF: Earlier today (Friday), IDF and Border Police forces were dispatched to an area adjacent to Khirbet Abu Falah, following a report of a violent confrontation. Foreign media personnel were present at the scene and a female journalist had been injured during the confrontation. All circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined. Upon arriving at the scene, the forces acted to disperse the confrontation using riot dispersal means. At another location where the confrontation took place, IDF soldiers fired warning shots into the air and subsequently toward a suspect who ran toward them carrying a sharp object and posed a threat to them. The confrontation was dispersed. Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District will enter the area with IDF security to collect findings and evidence, as well as take testimonies. The IDF strongly condemns this incident and views any manifestation of violence with utmost severity. Attempts to incite friction between populations undermine security in the area. Attacks and violence against innocent civilians are grave and unacceptable acts that require a coordinated, multi-agency response. The IDF will work together with the relevant authorities to eradicate this phenomenon.

IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre, and a terrorist from the military wing of Islamic Jihad Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Mohammed Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala, a commander in Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre. In his role, Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala acted as a commander in the weapons production headquarters of Hamas’ military wing. He helped produce different weapons and advanced the military buildup of Hamas’ across the Gaza Strip. In another strike Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the Khan Yunis area of the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated Ahmad Jabrin Tawfiq Dalhan, a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated to remove the threat that 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 immediate threat.