Israel Defense Forces

IDF: Following the siren that sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz a short while ago, it was determined to be a false identification.

IDF: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, a community near the Gaza Strip.

IDF: Over the last few hours, several projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon toward several areas in northern Israel. A number of the projectiles were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. The IDF struck the sources of the launches and fired artillery toward several additional areas in southern Lebanon. As a result of the projectile attack toward Kiryat Shemona, two IDF soldiers were lightly injured and were evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified. A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah launch post in the area of Marwahin and an observation post in the area of Houla.

IDF: Sirens sounded in Margaliot, northern Israel.

IDF: Sirens sounded in Alma, northern Israel.

IDF: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

IDF: Throughout the day, five projectiles that were identified crossing from Lebanon fell in the area of Zar'it and three fell in the area of Har Dov. In accordance with protocol, no sirens were sounded in the area. The IDF struck the sources of the launches. A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck a surface-to-air missile launcher that was used to fire toward Israeli aircraft. In addition, a Hezbollah terrorist was identified entering a military structure in the area of Markaba. Shortly after the identification, IAF fighter jets struck the structure. Attached is a video of the identification and the strike on the terrorist: https://bit.ly/4eQ58kO

IDF: Body Camera Footage from IDF Paratroopers Operating against Terrorist Operatives and Infrastructure in Shejaiya The Paratroopers Brigade Combat Team has been fighting in the Shejaiya area for several days, during which the troops have encountered and eliminated terrorists in close-quarters combat and dismantled terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground. During scans carried out by the troops, they located dozens of combat compounds and booby-trapped buildings that were subsequently dismantled. The troops also located a weapons storage facility containing explosives, grenades, military vests, a kit for launching rockets and missiles, AK-47s and anti-tank missiles. Attached is footage from the body cameras of the Paratroopers in Shejaiya: https://bit.ly/3XUTCi7 Attached is footage of the activity of the Paratroopers Brigade in Shejaiya: https://bit.ly/3RS5cXu Attached are photos of the weapons located by the Paratroopers Brigade Combat Team: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC3006202435374 Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC30062302456483

Joint IDF and ISA announcement: Over the last few hours, IDF soldiers directed by ISA intelligence conducted counterterrorism activity in the Jenin area. After the IDF operational activity in the area of Jenin on June 27th, during which Captain Alon Sacgiu fell, the ISA and IDF conducted a precise intelligence effort to locate the terrorists responsible for the attack on IDF soldiers. On July 3rd, the Israel Border Police eliminated the terrorist Nidal Amar, who also took part in the explosive device’s detonation. During the counterterrorism activity, exchanges of fire with terrorists took place in the area. Simultaneously, the soldiers encircled a building in which additional terrorists barricaded themselves. IDF soldiers eliminated the terrorist Hemam Heshash and an additional terrorist operative, and located a pistol. Both of the terrorists participated in the attack on IDF soldiers during the operational activity in which Captain Alon Sacgiu, a Team Commander in the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit fell. In addition, during the counterterrorism activity, an armed terrorist cell that was identified in the area was eliminated in an IAF aircraft strike. Attached is a video of the identification of the armed terrorists who fired shots and their elimination: https://bit.ly/4eQ58kO

IDF: IDF operational activity continues in Shejaiya, Rafah, and the central Gaza Strip Yesterday (Thursday), a terrorist launched projectiles toward Kibbutz Nahal Oz. An IDF aircraft eliminated the terrorist two minutes after he carried out the launches. Since the start of IDF operational activity in the area of Shejaiya, IDF troops have eliminated approximately 100 terrorists, dismantled more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites, and located large amounts of weapons. Over the past day, IDF troops eliminated a number of terrorists who fired at the troops in the area. In addition, the troops eliminated dozens of armed terrorists in close-quarters encounters and by means of tank fire. The IDF is continuing targeted, intelligence-based operational activity in the Rafah area. Over the past day, IDF troops eliminated dozens of terrorists and dismantled a number of booby-trapped structures in the area. Over the past day, IDF troops eliminated a number of terrorists in central Gaza, including an armed terrorist who attempted to attack the troops and a terrorist cell that tried to plant explosives in the area. Moreover, over the past day, the IAF struck over 50 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including booby-trapped structures, armed terrorist cells, and launch posts. Attached are photos of the weapons located by IDF troops in the area of Shejaiya: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC05070244538911 Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC050720240129385676