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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.
| 2 | 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 | 3 512 |
| 3 | IDF: Overnight: IDF soldiers apprehended 20 wanted individuals across Judea and Samaria and completed an airborne operation in the area of Jenin
Overnight (Wednesday), IDF soldiers completed dozens of counterterrorism activities across Judea and Samaria, during which they apprehended 20 wanted individuals, including suspects who were planning to carry out a terror attack, an arms dealer, a suspect involved in smuggling illegal entrants, and suspects affiliated with the Hamas terrorist organization.
The soldiers completed an airborne operation overnight in the Menashe Brigade area. During the operation, the soldiers searched more than 50 structures in the area of Jenin.
After gunfire in Hebron overnight, IDF soldiers apprehended five suspects and questioned additional suspects in the Judea Brigade area.
In the area of Tulkarm, IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police officers apprehended four Hamas-affiliated suspects, as well as an additional wanted suspect on suspicion of incitement to terrorism in the area of Funduq.
IDF soldiers continue to operate to thwart terrorism in order to protect the security of the residents of the area and the civilians of the State of Israel.
Attached is footage from the IDF airborne operation in the area of Jenin: https://bit.ly/4bukYBy | 3 926 |
| 4 | IDF: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7th massacre
Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Mohammed Emad Alrahman Abu Taima, a Nukhba cell commander in Hamas’ military wing. During the October 7th massacre, Taima infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim.
Throughout the war, Taima commanded a Nukhba cell that carried out ambushes against IDF troops. In recent months, alongside advancing additional attacks, he was involved in maintaining the operational readiness of the terrorists and attempted to recruit new terrorists to Hamas.
The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the area and was eliminated in a precise airstrike.
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. | 5 640 |
| 5 | IDF: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated after opening fire at IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon
Yesterday (Tuesday), IDF soldiers conducted searches of the structure where an encounter took place last Thursday, within the Security Zone in the area of Bint Jbeil, during which an IDF reservist was severely injured.
During the searches, a Hezbollah terrorist operating inside the structure opened fire at the soldiers.
The soldiers immediately returned fire, eliminating the terrorist. No IDF injuries were reported.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its troops and will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians. | 7 009 |
| 6 | Joint IDF and Israel Foreign Ministry Announcement:
Additional Footage of Home Front Command Expert Teams in the Israeli Aid Delegation to Venezuela
As part of the aid delegation’s mission, Home Front Command expert teams conducted structural assessments of residential complexes, hospitals, and destruction sites in cooperation with the local authorities.
The assessments were carried out to evaluate the condition of the buildings and establish a situational assessment on the ground, with the goal of restoring critical infrastructure and enabling displaced residents to return safely to their homes.
Attached are the following:
A video on the subject: https://bit.ly/3QVSE4g
Photos on the subject: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC92393875 | 8 357 |
| 7 | IDF: Weapons found in a bedroom inside a civilian home
IDF troops are continuing operations in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon to remove immediate threats to the State of Israel.
During operations in the village of Tallousa, located within the Security Zone, IDF troops located weapons storage facilities containing RPG launchers, ammunition, and small arms. In addition, during searches in the area, the troops located explosive devices, anti-tank missile launchers and missiles, RPG rockets, vests, helmets, and Hezbollah terrorist organization flags inside a bedroom in a civilian home.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its troops and will not allow Hezbollah to harm the residents of Israel.
Attached are the following:
Footage of the weapons located inside civilian homes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4aEOOmN
Photos of weapons located in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC300620261
Photos from IDF operations in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC30062026 | 7 548 |
| 8 | Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
The IDF and ISA eliminated a Nukhba cell commander and a commander in Hamas' Military Intelligence Unit
On Sunday, the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Ahmad Yahya Ibrahim Batsh, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander.
Throughout the war, including in recent days, Batsh advanced terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.
Additionally, yesterday (Monday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Hamouda Abu Daqa, a commander in Hamas’ Military Intelligence Unit.
The terrorist was engaged in gathering intelligence on IDF troops to direct and execute terror attacks against IDF troops, and posed an immediate threat to the troops operating in the area.
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. | 7 685 |
| 9 | IDF: A short while ago, a report was received regarding several Israeli civilians who intentionally entered the area of Qalqilya.
Following the report, IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police forces were dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, they contacted the civilians and located them. The civilians were extricated from the area.
The IDF emphasizes that the entry of Israeli civilians into Area A is dangerous and prohibited by law. | 8 635 |
| 10 | IDF: A short while ago, 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 constitutes a criminal offense that endangers civilians and undermines the operational activities of IDF soldiers.
The IDF expects law enforcement authorities to bring those involved to justice and to act decisively to prevent such incidents. | 8 590 |
| 11 | IDF: The IDF eliminated a commander in Hamas' military Training Department
Overnight (Monday), the IDF struck in northern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Fadi Falah Ashour Daghmash, a commander in the Training Department of Hamas' military wing.
Daghmash led various training programs, with a particular emphasis on training Hamas' Nukhba forces in the years leading up to the October 7th Massacre, and was among those who directed combat operations against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.
In recent months, Daghmash advanced additional attacks and sought to restore the operational capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization.
The terrorist posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and 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.
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.
Attached is footage from the elimination: https://bit.ly/4y7U3p2 | 8 007 |
| 12 | IDF: A short while ago, four suspects in a vehicle approaching the Security Zone in the area of Al-Aqida were identified, and posed a threat to IDF soldiers. Following identification, the Israeli Air Force conducted a precise strike in order to remove the threat.
The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers, and will continue to operate to remove immediate threats | 7 307 |
| 13 | IDF: Over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF struck five terrorists who were attempting to restore underground terrorist infrastructure in the northern Gaza Strip, west of the Yellow Line.
The strike eliminated Hudhayfah Hussein Abdullah al-Hawajri, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas' East Jabalia Battalion. Additional terrorists were hit in the 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. | 7 741 |
| 14 | IDF: More than 150 weapons located in the Hadatha village: The IDF 401st Brigade continues operations to remove threats in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon
Over the past month, the 401st Brigade, operating under the command of the 91st Division, has established operational control over the area of Hadatha, located within the Security Zone where IDF troops are operating in southern Lebanon.
The area of Hadatha served as a hub of terror activity for Hezbollah. During operations in the village, the troops dismantled more than 90 terrorist infrastructure sites, eliminated more than 20 terrorists, and located more than 150 weapons, including RPG rockets, anti-tank missiles, machine guns, and Kalashnikov rifles.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to its troops and will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians.
Attached are photos of the weapons located in the Hadatha area:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC16062026 | 8 433 |
| 15 | IDF: Earlier today (Sunday), dozens of Israeli civilians attempted to cross the border into Syrian territory. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene, where they acted to prevent the civilians from crossing the border and detained them.
The detained civilians were transferred to the Israel Police for further handling.
The IDF strongly condemns the attempted border crossing and emphasizes that this is a serious incident and a criminal offense that endangers both IDF soldiers and civilians. | 8 868 |
| 16 | IDF: Earlier today (Sunday), IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell operating on motorcycles in the Al-Uqaydah area, adjacent to the Security Zone where IDF soldiers are operating.
The terrorists' activity posed a threat to the soldiers.
Following the identification, the IDF conducted a precise strike against the terrorists to remove the threat.
The IDF will continue operating to remove any threat to its soldiers and Israeli civilians. | 8 899 |
| 17 | IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the Beaufort Ridge: "The Beaufort area is dominant terrain saturated with terrorist infrastructure. The Hezbollah terrorist organization, funded and directed by Iran, spent decades constructing underground tunnels throughout the area to threaten northern Israeli communities. Now, our troops have operational control of this key terrain both above ground and of these underground tunnel networks."
"The Lebanese Armed Forces are required to fulfill their commitments under the historic agreement that was signed, as well as act to clear the area of Hezbollah terrorists. At the same time, the IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to offensive operations should the ceasefire be violated."
"36th Division—you operated proactively, crossed the Litani River, and caught the enemy by surprise. The agreement that was signed was made possible by the courage of our soldiers and the operations led by Northern Command together with all the divisions that operated in the area. The military achievements you secured weakened Hezbollah. It is exhausted and was defeated in every engagement with our forces and it is now relying on its Iranian patron to save it.”
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the Beaufort Ridge this morning (Sunday), together with the Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo, the Commander of the 36th Division, BG Yiftach Norkin, the Commanders of the Golani Brigade, the Commando Brigade, the 7th Brigade, the Yahalom Unit, and additional commanders.
During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff conducted a field tour and an operational situational assessment in the area of the ridge, descended into an underground tunnel network located beneath the ridge, spoke with the troops, and expressed his appreciation for their actions and operational achievements in southern Lebanon.
From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: "The Beaufort area is dominant terrain saturated with terrorist infrastructure. The Hezbollah terrorist organization, funded and directed by Iran, spent decades constructing extensive underground tunnel networks carved deep into the mountain to threaten northern Israeli communities, using the ridge to establish command centers, manage the battlefield, construct firing positions, and for launching terrorist attacks. Our troops control the key terrain above ground as well as these underground tunnel networks.
The Lebanese Armed Forces are required to fulfill their commitments under the historic agreement that was signed and act to clear the area of Hezbollah terrorists and terrorist infrastructure. The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to offensive operations should the ceasefire be violated.
Our troops' activities at the Beaufort Ridge and throughout southern Lebanon are being carried out in accordance with the framework of the agreement and the mechanisms established under it, as part of the ongoing effort to remove threats to the residents of northern Israel. We will continue operating to defend the residents of northern Israel. The instructions are clear: any threat directed at our troops or the Israeli civilians will be struck immediately and eliminated.
36th Division—you operated proactively, crossed the Litani River, and caught the enemy by surprise. The agreement that was signed was made possible by the courage of our soldiers and the operations led by Northern Command together with all the divisions that operated in the area. The military achievements you secured weakened Hezbollah. It is exhausted and was defeated in every engagement with our forces, and it is now relying on its Iranian patron to save it."
Attached video: https://bit.ly/3RjslF9
Attached photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC4785 | 8 957 |
| 18 | IDF: In two strikes last week in the Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Najib Ashour, a Nukhba platoon commander in Hamas’ military wing, and the terrorist Tamer Saeed Abu Nakhal, a cell commander in Hamas’ military wing.
The two terrorists, who were involved in advancing attacks against IDF troops, posed a threat to the troops and were subsequently eliminated in precise 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 remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. | 8 538 |
| 19 | IDF: The IDF eliminated an armed terrorist identified inside the Security Zone near IDF soldiers
Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified an armed terrorist operating inside the Security Zone, in the Majdal Zoun area in southern Lebanon, in blatant violation of the agreement.
Following the identification, the soldiers responded to the threat and opened fire at the terrorist. Following extensive searches, the soldiers eliminated the terrorist.
The IDF will continue operating to remove any threat to its soldiers and Israeli civilians.
Attached is footage from the identification and elimination of the armed terrorist: https://bit.ly/4yaoqeG | 10 197 |
| 20 | IDF: In response to attacks on IDF soldiers in violation of the agreement: The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and a truck used to transfer weapons in southern Lebanon
In response to Hezbollah’s continued violations of the agreement and attacks against IDF soldiers in the Security Zone, yesterday (Thursday), the IDF precisely struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the areas of Bint Jbeil, Beit Yahoun, Kounine, and Braachit in southern Lebanon. The targeted infrastructure sites were used by Hezbollah to advance attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the Security Zone.
In addition, overnight (Friday), IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell transporting weapons in a truck near the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. Following the identification, the IDF struck the truck to remove the threat to the soldiers.
Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons inside the truck.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat to its soldiers and Israeli civilians. | 11 966 |
