Israel Defense Forces

IDF: IDF strikes Hamas Naval Police Headquarters used by military wing; terrorists exploit civilian cover and advance warnings in order to smuggle weapons Earlier this week (Sunday), the IDF struck the main headquarters of Hamas’ Naval Police in the Khan Yunis area. The facility was used to advance and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel. Several terrorists operating from the site were eliminated, including Ismail al-Lahham, a cell commander in Hamas’ military wing. The Hamas Naval Police in the Gaza Strip operates alongside and under the authority of the terrorist organization’s military wing. It is involved in planning, directing, and executing terrorist activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel. The headquarters that was targeted was being used for Hamas’ efforts to rebuild and reconstitute its capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire agreement, including the restoration of the terrorist organization’s military infrastructure while exploiting facilities presented as civilian in nature. In addition, during the past week, the IDF struck and dismantled three Hamas weapons storage facilities in the southern Gaza Strip that were intended for use in attacks against IDF troops operating in the area. Prior to the strike on the facilities, and following advance warnings issued to the local population, the IDF identified several Hamas military wing operatives attempting to remove the weapons stored inside the facilities using vehicles. Following the identification, the IDF struck both the terrorists and the weapons. Following the strikes, secondary explosions were observed, confirming the presence of weapons inside the targeted facilities. Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the issuing of advance warnings to the population, the use of precise munitions, and aerial surveillance. Attached is footage from the strikes: https://bit.ly/4evJaWb

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded at 23:56 and 00:08 regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in numerous areas in northern Israel, a suspicious aerial target was identified. The incident has concluded. No injuries were reported.

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the area of Eilat, a suspicious aerial target from Yemen was intercepted. The incident has concluded.

IDF: Initial report - Sirens regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration were sounded in the area of Eilat. The details are under review.

IDF: Initial report - Sirens regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration were sounded in the areas of Even Menachem and Shomera. The details are under review.

IDF: Update to Home Front Command Defensive Guidelines The IDF continues to monitor developments, and following an ongoing situational assessment by the Home Front Command, it has been decided to update the defensive guidelines. The current defensive policy will remain unchanged until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. From 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, until 20:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the defensive guidelines will be adjusted, subject to further situational assessments, as follows: 1. The frontline area and the communities of Sifsufa, Meron, Or HaGanuz, Bar Yochai, Yesud HaMa’ala, Kisra-Sumei, Beit Jann, and Sde Eliezer will move to a Partial Activity level, which includes the following instructions: * Educational activities - educational activities may be held in structures or locations from which a standard protected space can be reached within the required protection time. * Workplaces - activities may be conducted in a structure or in locations from which a standard protected space can be reached within the required protection time. * Gatherings and services - up to 100 people outdoors and up to 400 people indoors. 2. The rest of the country will transition to a Full Activity level, with no restrictions. The public is requested to continue following Home Front Command instructions and to stay updated through official communication channels. Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0806202629834324323

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the areas of Metula and Misgav Am, it was determined to be a false identification.

IDF: Initial report - Sirens regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration were sounded in the areas of Metula and Misgav Am. The details are under review.

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of Zar'it, a projectile that fell in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon was identified. No injuries were reported. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

IDF: Initial report - Sirens sound in the area of Zar'it. The details are under review.

IDF: The IDF eliminated three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists in the Gaza Strip Last week (Saturday), the IDF struck in the central Gaza Strip and eliminated three senior terrorists in the Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist organization. The following terrorists were eliminated in the strike: * Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash - Head of the Engineering and Specializations Array in the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. Abu Afash was responsible for the development of the organization’s engineering capabilities. He was extensively involved in attacks against IDF troops and was considered a key and active terrorist within the organization. * Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara - Deputy Head of the Engineering Array in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. Harara served as the deputy and close associate of the head of the engineering array and was eliminated alongside him in the same strike. * Abdallah Allah Riyad Masoud Qadoum - Head of the Anti-Tank Missile Array in the northern sector of the Gaza Strip in the Islamic Jihad. Over recent years, he has advanced numerous anti-tank attacks against IDF troops. Recently, and in violation of the ceasefire agreement, the terrorists continued to advance attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel. Their activities were part of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization’s ongoing efforts, following its participation in the October 7th massacre, to rebuild and enhance its military capabilities and advance additional attacks. The IDF will continue to operate against the terrorist organization and to remove any threat to IDF troops and Israeli civilians. 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 ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in northern Israel, three projectiles launched from Lebanon toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon were identified. Some of the projectiles were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory, and an additional projectile fell near IDF soldiers. No injuries were reported. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

IDF: Initial report - Sirens sound in several areas in northern Israel. The details are under review.

IDF: WATCH: First footage from IDF strikes targeting aerial defense systems in Iran A short while ago, the IDF completed a wave of strikes targeting areial defense systems belonging to the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran. The IDF is now releasing footage of the dismantling of one of the aerial defense systems, which housed missiles intended to target aircraft. Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of missiles inside the launcher. Their dismantling further enhances the Israeli Air Force's aerial superiority in Iranian airspace, in order to continue and remove threats to the civilians of the State of Israel. Attached is footage of the dismantling of an aerial defense system:

IDF: The IDF struck infrastructure used to manufacture raw materials for Iran's missile program at the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, struck several infrastructure sites at the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, in southwestern Iran. These facilities were used by the armed forces of the Iranian terror regime to produce and export raw materials for weapons production. The targeted infrastructure produced unique materials that serve as critical components for the development of ballistic missiles, which pose a threat to the State of Israel and its civilians. These are critical components of the production infrastructure supporting the Iranian terror regime’s missile program. The strike joins the series of strikes previously conducted against the complex during Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF: The IDF completed a large-scale strike on strategic defense systems belonging to the Iranian terror regime A short while ago, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets, directed by the IDF Intelligence Directorate, completed a large-scale strike on strategic defense systems belonging to the Iranian terror regime. Recently, defense systems were deployed in numerous areas across Iran as part of the regime's efforts to restore its detection and defense capabilities, which were degraded during Operation Roaring Lion. The strike led to the dismantling of these systems. During Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF severely degraded the defense capabilities of the Iranian terror regime. These strikes further enhance the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action in Iranian airspace. Attached is a related illustration: https://bit.ly/3RUhguj

IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has announced that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas of the country. The public is requested to continue to follow the Home Front Command instructions.

IDF: A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas. The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives. Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice. Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines.

IDF: Initial reports - A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force struck several targets at the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, in southwestern Iran. Details to follow.