Israel Defense Forces

IDF: Today (Friday), the IDF, the National Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Ministry of Health notified the family of Elyakim Libman, who until today had been classified as a hostage, that he was murdered in the October 7th massacre led by the Hamas terrorist organization and that his body was found in Israeli territory. This determination was based on field evidence, following a thorough and complex investigation conducted by the IDF, Israel Police, and the National Institute of Forensic Medicine. The IDF, together with all the relevant authorities, will continue to accompany the hostages’ families.

IDF: A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Markaba in southern Lebanon. Additionally, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area of Aalma El Chaeb. Overnight, the IDF struck two Hezbollah military structures in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. Attached is a video of the strike in the area of Markaba: https://bit.ly/4a2xaWU

IDF: Sirens sounded in Tziv'on, northern Israel.

IDF: Destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and a surprise exercise simulating an offensive; Activity of the 282nd Artillery Brigade in the northern arena The soldiers of the 282nd Artillery Brigade have been operating in defensive and offensive operations on the northern border for three months after operating in the southern arena. Last week, a surprise exercise was held, in which they practiced a variety of scenarios. The exercise included quick deployment of artillery pieces for offensive purposes and was intended to simulate combat in various battle scenarios on the Lebanese border against the Hezbollah terrorist organization. Since the beginning of the fighting, the artillery forces on the northern border have fired thousands of artillery munitions at thousands of terrorist targets as part of an ongoing sequence of swift strikes on identified targets as well as planned strikes on Hezbollah’s infrastructure and targets in the border area. Attached is footage from the activity of the 282nd Artillery Brigade in the northern arena: https://bit.ly/4dgFZ1Y Attached are photos from the 282nd Artillery Brigade exercise which was held in the area of the northern border: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC170420247408937082

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a hostile aircraft that infiltrated from Lebanon into the area. Light damage was caused in the village of Julis as a result of fragments from the interception.

IDF: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

IDF: Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified terrorists entering a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. Shortly after the identification, IAF fighter jets struck the military compound in which the terrorists were operating. Additionally, throughout the day, four launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Har Dov in northern Israel. The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted three launches, and the other launch fell in an open area. No injuries were reported. In response, the IDF struck the sources of the launches. Attached is video footage of the strike on the Hezbollah military compound: https://bit.ly/49WWvBq

IDF: Attached is the IDF Spokesperson announcement regarding new appointments to the General Staff Forum: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC02052024984652

IDF: Earlier today, IDF soldiers removed the debris of an additional surface-to-surface missile that was fired at Israel as part of the Iranian attack last month. The missile was intercepted in the area of Nahal Ye'elim, adjacent to the city of Arad. The debris was cleared of hazardous materials and was evacuated via a crane by IDF troops, under the guidance of the IDF Home Front Command's Southern District, along with fire and rescue forces. The public and travelers in the area, are requested to act based on the instructions of the Home Front Command when encountering any suspicious objects. We emphasize that debris and fragments of interceptions might be dangerous, must not be touched, and be reported to the Israel Police 100 hotline. Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC020524055

IDF: Overnight, IAF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah terror infrastructures in the area of Chebaa. Additionally, a short while ago, IDF troops identified a terrorist operating in a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Markaba. A short while afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the compound where the terrorist operated. Attached is a video of the strike on the military compound: https://bit.ly/3QtWePD