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- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 0.
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“Official Telegram channel of the Israel Defense Forces - Real time security updates and IDF announcements | www.idf.il/en”
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IDF: A short while ago, several Israeli civilians arrived in the southern Golan Heights area in an attempt to cross the border into Syrian territory. IDF troops operating at the scene prevented the civilians from advancing and detained them.
The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling.
The IDF strongly condemns this incident, which follows several similar incidents, and emphasizes that such actions constitute a criminal offense that endangers civilians and disrupts IDF operational activities.
The IDF expects law enforcement authorities to bring those involved to justice and to act decisively to prevent such incidents.
| 2 | IDF: The IDF eliminated a terrorist who attempted to smuggle military equipment to the Gaza Strip
Yesterday (Sunday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Mustafa Oweisi, who attempted to smuggle military equipment into the Gaza Strip.
Oweisi operated throughout the war to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip and, more recently, attempted to smuggle additional military equipment in an effort to rebuild Hamas’ military wing, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The military equipment he attempted to smuggle was intended for use by Hamas in the maritime and aerial domains.
The terrorist posed a threat to IDF troops and was eliminated in an aerial strike in order to remove the threat.
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. | 5 323 |
| 3 | IDF: The Israeli Navy Delegation to the U.S. Concluded Its Official Visit Marking 250 Years of U.S. Independence
As part of the events marking 250 years of U.S. independence, an Israeli Navy delegation led by the Israeli Navy Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, RADM Guy Levy, and accompanied by the Israeli Navy Attaché to the U.S., CAPT R., traveled to participate in the official events and represent the State of Israel and the Israeli Navy.
During the visit, the delegation held meetings with the Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy, the Secretary of the Navy, senior U.S. Navy officials, and senior officials from navies of various countries, including Germany, Cyprus, India, Greece, Argentina, Sweden, Denmark, South Korea, Morocco, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Romania, Norway and Finland.
The meetings enabled the sides to build and advance operational dialogue, deepen professional discussions, and further strengthen the ongoing partnerships between the navies.
In addition, the delegation visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, where they met with the Superintendent of the Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis, LtGen Michael J. Borgschulte, and with the Provost, Dr. Samara Firebauge. This with the goal of further promoting the navies’ cadet exchange program.
The delegation’s visit highlighted the deep and long-standing partnership between the Israeli Navy and the U.S. Navy, based on shared values, professional cooperation, and a mutual commitment to maintaining maritime security stability in the region. In addition, the visit contributed to deepening ties and strengthening cooperation between the Israeli Navy and senior navy officials from around the world.
Attached are photos from the Israeli Navy delegation’s meetings with senior officials from the various navies: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/070906123 | 5 663 |
| 4 | IDF: Home Front Command Expert Delegation Activities in Venezuela Over the Past Week
Over the past week, the Home Front Command expert delegation continued operating in Venezuela, conducting structural classification and assessing the stability of buildings to enable the safe continuation of search, rescue, and recovery efforts.
As part of the mission, the delegation’s personnel conducted site visits, briefed residents on the condition of buildings, and carried out engineering assessments.
In addition, implementation of the national earthquake recovery plan began. The plan was developed by a team of Home Front Command experts in Israel and approved by the President of Venezuela, the Minister of Infrastructure, and the local team managing the project.
Attached are the following:
Video of the mission: https://bit.ly/4fxntpa
Photos from the mission: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC038947574 | 9 181 |
| 5 | IDF: Hamas terrorists operating inside a weapon production site in Gaza City struck by the IDF
A short while ago, the IDF struck and dismantled a Hamas weapon production site in the Gaza City area in the northern Gaza Strip.
Recently, in blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement, Hamas terrorists operated from a weapons production site to produce weapon components in an attempt to rehabilitate the terrorist organization's military capabilities.
The site was struck while several Hamas terrorists were operating inside it to advance and carry out terror attacks against 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. | 8 757 |
| 6 | IDF: After advancing terror attacks: The IDF eliminated two Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip
Over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF struck and eliminated Hassan Mustafa Zahir Al-Razina, a Hamas terrorist who posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip.
Recently, Al-Razina attempted to plant explosive devices in the area of the Yellow Line and advanced additional terror attacks aimed at harming IDF troops operating in the area.
As part of an additional strike in the northern Gaza Strip last week (Thursday), the IDF eliminated the terrorist Mohammad Mahmoud Abd al-Mu'ti Fayyoumi, a Hamas Nukhba terrorist. Fayyoumi advanced imminent terror attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip.
The terrorists posed an immediate threat to the troops and were eliminated in aerial strikes.
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. | 8 945 |
| 7 | IDF: Following a technical error, a preliminary directive was sent to mobile devices in central Israel.
The incident was caused by a malfunction.
There is no suspicion of a security incident. The incident is under review. | 9 315 |
| 8 |  No text... | 11 311 |
| 9 | IDF: WATCH: Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon
Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified several Hezbollah terrorists transferring anti-tank missiles within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.
The terrorists entered the Security Zone in a vehicle and unloaded anti-tank missiles that were intended for attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians. They transferred the anti-tank missiles into a structure in the area.
After additional Hezbollah terrorists transferred more weapons into the structure and entered it, the IDF struck the terrorists from the air in order to remove the threat. Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, confirming the presence of weapons inside the structure.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its soldiers and to Israeli civilians.
Attached is footage of the identification of the terrorists transferring weapons: https://bit.ly/4vix7Rb
Attached is footage of the strike on the terrorists and the secondary explosions: https://bit.ly/3QSegyt | 11 274 |
| 10 | IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist operating near an underground terror tunnel shaft at the Ali al-Taher Ridge
Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah terrorist operating near an access shaft of the underground terror infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher Ridge, within the Security Zone where IDF soldiers are operating.
The terrorist posed an immediate threat to the soldiers and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike, removing the threat.
In an additional strike, the IDF eliminated a suspect traveling in a vehicle who posed a threat to IDF soldiers operating within the Security Zone.
IDF soldiers are operating in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area and will not allow Hezbollah terrorists to emerge from the underground terror infrastructure and operate in the area.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its soldiers and will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians.
Attached is footage of the strike on the terrorist: https://bit.ly/3RucPGz | 11 584 |
| 11 | IDF: In two strikes in the Gaza Strip: The IDF eliminated a commander in Hamas’ Weapons Production Headquarters and a commander in Hamas’ Nuseirat Battalion
Earlier this week (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Khalil Jamal Khalil Manna, a commander in the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas’ military wing.
Throughout the war, Manna commanded rocket launcher production workshops and led the final stages of their manufacturing. He served as a key commander at the headquarters, overseeing its operations and production processes, and took part in efforts to restore the headquarters’ capabilities during the ceasefire.
Yesterday (Thursday), in an additional strike in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Osama Walid Deeb Muhareb, a company commander in Hamas’ Nuseirat Battalion. In recent months, Muhareb stored explosive devices that were intended to be used against IDF troops.
The terrorists posed a threat to IDF troops and were struck from the air in order to remove the threat.
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 remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. | 9 955 |
| 12 |  No text... | 8 352 |
| 13 | IDF: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7th massacre
Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, a Nukhba cell commander in Hamas' military wing.
Hamdan infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7th massacre.
In recent months, Hamdan advanced attacks against IDF troops and sought to restore the operational capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization.
The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the area 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.
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. | 9 450 |
| 14 | IDF: During operational activity conducted in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, IDF soldiers located weapons facilities in recent days containing launchers, machine guns, explosive devices, missiles, and additional weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
The soldiers dismantled the facilities and the weapons found inside them, which were intended to be used against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.
The IDF will continue operating to remove any threat to its soldiers and will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians.
Attached are photos of the located weapons: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0607202629834523
Attached is footage from a weapons cache located by IDF soldiers: https://bit.ly/4yvOlO7
Attached is footage of Lieutenant “G”, a Team Commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, inside the weapons cache: https://bit.ly/4yaUIpA | 9 680 |
| 15 | IDF: The IDF eliminated a commander in the Islamic Jihad's Production Array
Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Rashid Al-Qadhi, a commander in the Production Array of the Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist organization.
Al-Qadhi played a central role in multiple processes within the terrorist organization’s production array, which is responsible for the production and supply of all weapons to the terrorist organization’s military wing. In his role, he was responsible for efforts to manufacture weapons that were intended for use against IDF troops
and Israeli civilians.
In an additional strike yesterday in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated Abdullah Baha al-Din Razak Al-Souti, a sniper operative in Hamas' military wing.
The terrorists' activities in recent days posed a threat to IDF troops. The terrorists were struck from the air 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 remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. | 10 677 |
| 16 | IDF: Two additional underground tunnel routes dismantled in the area of Majdal Zoun: Total Length: approximately 200 meters; dozens of weapons located inside
Troops of the 551st Brigade and the Yahalom Unit, are operating in the area of Majdal Zoun, located within the Security Zone, to eliminate threats to Israeli civilians.
Findings from the activity indicate that the area was heavily fortified and contained extensive terrorist infrastructure. In addition to the significant underground tunnel route previously dismantled in the area, two additional underground routes have now been dismantled.
The two tunnel routes had a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reached a depth of about 20 meters. Inside, troops discovered living quarters, three launch shafts aimed toward Israeli territory, and dozens of weapons. In addition, during searches in the area, the troops located a cache of weapons including mortars, launchers, and RPG rockets. Over the past week, brigade troops also eliminated an armed terrorist near one of the tunnel routes.
Attached is an illustration showing the underground tunnel routes identified in the area of Majdal Zoun: https://bit.ly/4phXkhC
Attached is footage from the Yahalom Unit inside one of the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/4f0ioUT
Additional footage from the Yahalom Unit inside one of the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/4h0ZrnB
Attached is footage of the dismantling of the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/4aG7fY6
Attached is footage of the weapons located during searches near the underground tunnel routes: https://bit.ly/3RrzFyy
Attached is a photo of weapons located inside one of the underground tunnel routes:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC060720264 | 9 369 |
| 17 |  Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
The IDF and ISA eliminated a terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians and holding them in captivity
Two days ago (Tuesday), the IDF and the ISA struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Waheed Abu Salam, who previously served as the Commander of the Western Company in Khan Yunis.
During the October 7th Massacre, Abu Salam infiltrated Israeli territory and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians to the Gaza Strip. Throughout the war, he was involved in holding them in captivity in the southern Gaza Strip.
In recent months, Abu Salam advanced additional attacks, including efforts to rehabilitate weapons intended to harm IDF troops operating in the area. The terrorist posed an immediate threat to the troops and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike. | 9 426 |
| 18 | IDF: Overnight (Thursday), several Israeli civilians arrived in the area of Mount Hermon in an attempt to cross the border into Syrian territory. IDF troops operating at the scene prevented the civilians from advancing and detained them.
The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling.
The IDF strongly condemns this incident, which follows several similar incidents in recent days, and emphasizes that such actions constitute a criminal offense that endangers civilians.
The IDF emphasizes that such incidents disrupt IDF operational activities and the security in the area, and divert the attention of commanders and soldiers from their mission.
The IDF expects law enforcement authorities to bring those involved to justice and to act decisively to prevent such incidents. | 10 691 |
| 19 | IDF: IDF soldiers apprehended a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist
Following IDF soldiers' activity yesterday (Tuesday) in the area of Bint Jbeil, the IDF can now confirm that, during the encounter, the soldiers apprehended an additional Hezbollah terrorist, in the same area where an encounter took place last Thursday.
The apprehended terrorist is a member of Hezbollah's Radwan Force - the organization's elite commando unit responsible for carrying out attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians throughout the war.
The terrorist was transferred to Unit 504 for further questioning in Israeli territory.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its soldiers and will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians. | 12 656 |
| 20 | Joint IDF and Israel Foreign Ministry Announcement:
The National Rehabilitation Plan of the Israeli Delegation in Venezuela Presented to the President of Venezuela and Senior Government Officials
Yesterday (Tuesday), the Home Front Command's engineering teams continued conducting structural assessments together with the local authorities, prioritizing high-rise residential buildings in order to enable as many residents as possible to return to their homes.
Later that day, the commander of the delegation, BG Elad Edri, together with Israel's designated Ambassador to Mexico, Mr. Yoav Magen, and additional officers, presented the National Rehabilitation Plan for the affected area. The plan was presented to the President of Venezuela and senior government officials, and was approved at the conclusion of the presentation. The delegation continues to implement the plan in cooperation with the local authorities and relevant local agencies.
Attached is a video on the subject: https://bit.ly/3RpCHDt
Attached are photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0949387656 | 10 912 |
