This week, the IDF, via the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Unit (COGAT), is continuing daily efforts to facilitate the transfer of hundreds of trucks containing food supplies and humanitarian aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip. Accordingly, yesterday (Thursday) 276 trucks carrying humanitarian aid passed through the Kerem Shalom and Nitzana border crossings to the Gaza Strip after undergoing thorough security checks. In addition, 144 food packages were airdropped yesterday (Thursday) to distribution points in the Gaza Strip.

Meanwhile, the contents of more than 700 humanitarian aid trucks remain on the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing after undergoing thorough security inspections, and are waiting to be collected and distributed by UN agencies to the civilians of the Gaza Strip.

In addition, as part of the enhancement of aid corridors to the north, 100 trucks were transferred from the south to the north of the Gaza Strip last night. Among them, 6 trucks entered through the Northern Cossing to the Gaza Strip after undergoing security inspections by security forces at the Kerem Shalom crossing and were accompanied by IDF soldiers.

in accordance with the government directive, yesterday (Thursday), nine additional trucks carrying flour from the World Food Program (WFP) were brought into the Gaza Strip from the Ashdod Port.

Furthermore, this past Wednesday, the IDF coordinated the entry of 17 trucks carrying humanitarian aid throught the Northern Gate as part of an aid convoy to the Jordanian Hospital to rotate hospital staff and deliver food supplies, water and medical equipment to support the ongoing operations of the hospital.

The IDF will continue its efforts to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip by land, air and sea in accordance with international law.

Photos of the content of the humanitarian aid trucks on the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, waiting to be collected and distributed by UN agencies: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc180420246584461556

Attached is a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/3vPF6wH

Last night (Thursday), a rocket that was launched toward the city of Ashkelon fell in an open area. Within several minutes, IDF artillery struck the area from which the launch was fired in Beit Lahia, and an IDF aircraft struck a weapons storage facility in the area.

IDF troops are continuing to operate in the central Gaza Strip and have eliminated a number of terrorists over the past day.
In one incident, two terrorists who were identified approaching the troops were eliminated in a strike from the air.

Over the past day, assisting the ground forces, IAF aircraft struck and destroyed approximately 25 targets, including military compounds, observation posts, launch posts, and other military infrastructure.

Photos of IDF operational activity: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc1904202465514514615465461

Video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/445qCoS

Over the past week, the soldiers of the 401st Brigade combat team, together with forces of the Yahalom Unit, cleared and destroyed more than 100 terrorist infrastructure sites and eliminated more than 40 terrorists in close quarters combat and airstrikes. Among the terrorist infrastructure destroyed – several military targets of the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, among them, a facility used for the production of rockets and weapons of the Hamas terrorist organization; and a facility used for the production of long-range rocket missiles of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.

The soldiers conducted an operational raid on an underground combat control center located under Wadi Gaza designed to prevent IDF forces from crossing Wadi Gaza. Many weapons belonging toHamas terrorists were found in the combat compound.

During the operation, 17 tunnel shafts were destroyed, including offensive shafts. In addition, the forces located a number of launchers and launching pits used by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.

Before the troops entered the area and during the operation, the 215th Fire Control Brigade eliminated many terrorists. The forces of the brigade, IAF fighter jets and aircraft targeted dozens of targets. The artillery units targeted terrorist infrastructure in the central Gaza Strip.

At the same time, the Nahal Brigade combat team has been carrying out operational activities in the area of ​​the Karni Corridor for the past three months. The corridor is a route that separates the northern and southern Gaza Strip, from which the forces have carried out targeted raids.
During the divisional operation this week, the forces, acting on intelligence information, eliminated terrorists with precision missiles; located weapons and tunnel shafts; and destroyed an underground route in the area.
So far dozens of targeted raids have been carried out, more than 1,000 terrorists have been eliminated in the area, and more than 20 kilometers of underground tunnel routes in the area of ​​the corridor have been destroyed.

Animated infographic of footage of the underground tunnel routes and their destruction: https://bit.ly/4aXwId7

Footage of the location and destruction of the tunnel shafts in the area by the 401st Brigade combat team: https://bit.ly/3Uoc93d

Footage from the activity of the Nahal Brigade combat team in the Central Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3xDtg9s

Footage of the strikes of the 215th Brigade in the Central Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4aCkgjf

Animation of the activity of the Nahal Brigade combat team in the Karni Corridor: https://bit.ly/3vXahpF

Photos of the tunnel shafts that were located: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC09528

Additionally, a launch was identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. No hits were identified.

Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified several Hezbollah terrorists via a drone. The terrorists operated in a military compound in the area of Blida in southern Lebanon. Upon the identification of the terrorists, IAF fighter jets struck the compound from which they operated.

Video of the strike: https://bit.ly/49GWuBl

The Commanding Officer of the 91st Galilee Division, BG Shay Kalper and the Commanding Officer of the 146th Division, BG Yisrael Shomer met yesterday (Wednesday) with the heads of the local authorities, councils, and the security officers in the north of Israel.
As part of the meeting, a conversation was held with the heads of the authorities, in which they were presented with the situational assessment so far, as well as the processes to accelerate the readiness for continued fighting in the north of Israel.
The commanding officers of the divisions expressed their appreciation to the heads of the local authorities, councils, and the security officers for demonstrating true leadership and dedication over the past six months. He thanked them for playing an integral role in maintaining security in the region.

From the words of the Commanding Officer of the 91st Galilee Division, BG Shay Kalper: “We are all writing a chapter in the history of the Galilee. We are determined and ready to win and in our generation we were privileged to take part in this matter. The period we are in symbolizes the connection between our generations, from the Seder night when we will delve into the history of our people, through Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaZikaron and Independence Day that remind us why we are here and why we need to preserve and protect our existence.”

From the words of the Commanding Officer of the 146th Division, BG Yisrael Shomer: “I want to say thank you and express great appreciation for the resilience and leadership. Every day, I learn from you what leadership is. I see the resilience and the firm stand, when you stand for your values ​​and all of our values and represent the residents. My personal commitment and that of my subordinates is to be here until the security reality changes.”

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This week, following operational information gathered by the Southern Command, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorist Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat, responsible for investigations in Hamas’ Internal Security Department in Beit Hanoun.
Shabat served as a security officer in Hamas’ military intelligence wing of the Beit Hanoun Battalion, and his elimination significantly damages the terrorist organization’s investigations department.

In addition, following precise intelligence information, the IDF and ISA directed an airstrike on a vehicle in which there were 10 terrorists.

Yesterday (Wednesday), IAF fighter jets struck a mortar shell launcher in the area of Rimal from which a number of launches at IDF troops who were operating in the area were launched.

Furthermore, over the past day, the IAF struck dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorists, observation posts, military structures, and additional terrorist infrastructure.

Video footage of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3Q6HRk4

Photos from the IDF’s operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1804202439487645

Furthermore, IDF soldiers fired in order to remove an imminent threat in the area.

Moreover, an IAF aircraft eliminated two Hezbollah terrorists identified in the area or Kfarkela.

Video footage of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3xD0g1j

In addition, a short while ago, IDF soldiers struck in order to remove an imminent threat in the area of Kawkaba.

As part of the IDF’s accelerated readiness for strength in the northern arena, an extensive exercise was completed yesterday (Monday) in the Galilee under the command of the 91st Division and in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force, the Israel Police, and Search and Rescue Forces.

The exercise is a significant part of the division’s preparations for a range of scenarios in the north, dealing with complex terrain, challenging weather conditions, and multi-casualty events.

All forces in the region, including regional defense officers and members of the civilian rapid response teams in various communities; Israel Police and rescue forces; armored and engineering units; and brigades of the division – are operating to maintain full readiness for a strong defense of the Upper Galilee and an offensive in Lebanon.

Footage from the exercise: https://bit.ly/44ajvvC

Related pictures: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1703627

In accordance with the government directive, and coordinated by the IDF and COGAT, eight World Food Program (WFP) trucks of flour entered the Gaza Strip from the Ashdod Port today (Wednesday).

The trucks underwent a thorough security inspection at the Ashdod Port. They were then admitted into the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing operated by the Ministry of Defense Land Crossings Authority, and were escorted by IDF soldiers.

Footage of the WFP flour trucks: https://bit.ly/43X8MEF

Photos of the WFP flour trucks: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC604695840

Video announcement of COGAT’s International Spokesperson, Shimon Friedman, at the Ashdod Port: https://bit.ly/4awNSyw

Over the past week, IDF and ISA forces under the command of the Northern Brigade of the Gaza Division carried out a targeted operation in a civilian area in Beit Hanoun following intelligence indications of the presence of terrorists in the area.

The forces carried out a targeted raid in a central building containing two facilities used as schools, based on intelligence that terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists organizations were located in the building and using civilians present there as human shields.
Before the forces entered the building, the forces made announcements to the civilians instructing them to exit the building for their safety.

The soldiers apprehended a number of operatives from the terrorist organizations in a targeted and precise manner while avoiding harm to the civilian population in the area.

Additionally, during the activity, a number of terrorists who attempted to harm the forces were eliminated.

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As a result of the attack, six soldiers were severely injured, two moderately injured and six others were lightly injured. The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment and their families have been notified. The IDF struck the sources of fire.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds and terror infrastructure in the areas of Naqoura and Yarine in southern Lebanon.

Video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3U16GPw

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon where terrorists were operating.

Video of the strike on the compound where the terrorists were operating: https://bit.ly/4d074X6

Overnight, IAF fighter jets struck a series of Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon, including military sites and compounds in the areas of Khiam, Mansouri, Aalma El Chaeb, and Yater in southern Lebanon.

Video of the IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/3vMLsNk

IDF troops of the 162nd Division are continuing operational activities focused on central Gaza to eliminate terrorists and destroy terrorist infrastructure.

During operational activities in central Gaza over the past day, IAF aircraft eliminated a number of terrorists and destroyed terrorist infrastructure. One of the strikes was on a terrorist cell operating an armed drone toward IDF troops in the area. An IDF aircraft struck the terrorists.

In additional strikes, IAF aircraft struck a number of rocket launchers that were ready to be launched toward Israeli territory.

Over the past day, IDF troops identified a terrorist moving toward them and eliminated him using a drone. An additional terrorist approaching them was responded to with sniper fire, eliminating him.

Over the past day, IAF aircraft struck over 40 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including underground launching posts, booby-trapped structures, military structures where armed terrorists operated, observation posts, underground terrorist infrastructure and additional terrorist infrastructure.

Video of the IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3U4nwNu

Photos of the IDF activity in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1704240011

On Saturday night, fighter jets, aerial defense batteries and partners from foreign countries intercepted hundreds of aerial targets aimed at the territory of the State of Israel.
The management of the aerial situation was carried out in the Aerial Control Unit and Israeli Air Force Operations Center.

The Control Units and the Control Desk in the Operations Center, are responsible for the routine protection of the State of Israel’s skies, maneuvering between the intelligence assessments and the aerial situation, to management of fighter jets.

During those 12 dramatic hours, the Control Unit and the Control Desk personnel, worked at full capacity, sent dozens of aircraft on challenging interception missions, managed the launch of dozens of missile interceptors, distributed warnings to the public, and controlled the aerial situation to ensure maximum protection of the State of Israel’s skies.

Shortly after the first discoveries, the unit and the desk began to build a picture of the aerial battle, and together, responded to every hostile target detected.

Footage of the Control Desk during the moments of the first interceptions: https://bit.ly/49IqkFE

Footage of the Southern Aerial Control Unit: https://bit.ly/4cXTuU2

Video of the Commanding Officer of the Control Unit, Col. A.: https://bit.ly/4aVmw4X

Throughout the day, numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into several areas in northern Israel. No injuries were reported. IDF soldiers struck the sources of the launches.

Video of the IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4aztSeQ

The Northern Command, the J6 and the Cyber Defense Directorate practiced the deployment of soldiers and the use of technological means in the entire sector. The exercise simulated combat in the digital arena.

The command HQ trained the reservists based on operational plans and cooperation between the various arrays in the command – to prepare operational responses for every potential scenario.

In another exercise, the 210th Division trained on a variety of scenarios involving the Lebanese and Syrian arenas simultaneously.

In the exercise of the 282nd Armored Brigade, the artillery soldiers trained swiftly transitioning from routine to a state of emergency as part of ensuring preparedness for a variety of scenarios in the north.

In the Alpinist Unit’s exercise, the unit’s reservists practiced their operational mission while preparing for complex combat in a built-up area.

Footage from the exercises: https://bit.ly/4cWuM6G

Related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC68656

Photos from the Alpinist Unit’s exercise: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1304564

The IDF, via the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), continues with efforts to enable the daily passage of hundreds of trucks carrying food supplies and humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza. In accordance with this, over the past two days, 553 aid trucks passed through the Kerem Shalom and the Nitzana crossing after thorough security checks. Additionally, yesterday (Monday), approximately 56 food packages were airdropped at distribution points across the Strip.

Furthermore, as part of increasing the aid routes to the north, 126 trucks were coordinated from the southern to the northern Gaza Strip last night. Additionally, several trucks, accompanied by IDF soldiers, entered through the ‘Northern Crossing’ after a rigorous security inspection by the security forces at the Kerem Shalom crossing. Alongside this, work continued on repairing the Bani Suheila water pipeline to the Khan Yunis area. The water pipeline is expected to open in the coming days and will increase water supply to approximately 400,000 people in the area.

In collaboration with the international community, the Coordination and Liaison Administration for Gaza is preparing to open two additional World Food Program (WFP) bakeries in Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip. Therefore, a fuel truck and flour trucks were coordinated last night, to enable the opening of the bakeries’ activities and their continued operation.
These bakeries in the north of the Strip will join the first WFP bakery in the north of the Strip that opened yesterday, which has a daily production potential of approximately 650,000 pita breads. The bakeries in the north join the 23 bakeries that were opened in the southern and central Gaza Strip, which provide pita bread daily to over 2.2 million residents.
However, despite these humanitarian efforts led by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, MG Ghasan Alyan, in recent days the content of more than 450 humanitarian aid trucks remains on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, after undergoing rigorous security inspections by the border crossing authorities. The aid is waiting to be collected by UN agencies for distribution and dispersal to the residents of Gaza.

Photos regarding the WFP bakeries established throughout the Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC4794980

Photos of the repair of the Bani Suheila water line in the Khan Yunis area: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC453085

Photos of humanitarian aid trucks ‘from the Northern Crossing to Gaza’: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC5607

Photos of humanitarian aid at the Kerem Shalom crossing awaiting UN collection: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC654453

Footage of the passage of trucks through the ‘Northern Crossing’: https://bit.ly/4aAGdzc

Over the past day, IDF troops continued to operate in the central Gaza Strip, during which IDF tanks killed a number of terrorists identified advancing towards them.

IDF troops also directed IAF aircraft that struck terrorist infrastructure.

Furthermore, over the past day, IDF fighter jets and aircraft destroyed a missile launcher along with dozens of terrorist infrastructure, terror tunnels, and military compounds where armed Hamas terrorists were located.

Video of IDF strikes on terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4aW9rbD

“The IDF, with all its units, continues to be prepared and ready in defense of the country.
We are conducting a situational assessment and monitoring developments.”

Translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://www.idf.il/192604

Earlier today, IDF artillery fired to remove a threat in the area Chebaa in southern Lebanon.

Today (Monday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Nevatim Airbase with the Commanding Officer of the Nevatim Airbase, Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler. During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff toured F-35I Adir Squadron (140) and held discussions with aircrews and commanders of the squadron, who participated in thwarting and intercepting the Iranian attack against Israel as part of Operation “Iron Shield.”

Video of the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/3Q2aKxI

Full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff:

“Over the weekend, Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel. Over 350 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, armed drones and rockets were fired from Iranian soil — as well as Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon — towards the State of Israel.

Across the skies of the Middle East — a coalition was activated to counter this attack —
Marking the start of the IDF’s Operation: ‘Iron Shield’.

The Israel Defense Forces — together with the United States Central Command; the British Armed Forces; the French Armed Forces, and other partners — operated together in real-time — in the air, on the ground and at sea.
Defense systems were activated; the threats were intercepted — and Iran’s attack on Israel failed. Operation Iron Shield proved the strength of our iron-clad cooperation.

I want to thank all our international partners who stood up to Iran’s aggression. Iran’s attack has created new opportunities for cooperation in the Middle East.

We are closely assessing the situation.
We remain at our highest-level of readiness.
Iran will face the consequences for its actions.
We will choose our response accordingly.
The IDF remains ready to counter any threat from Iran and its terror proxies as we continue our mission to defend the State of Israel.”

Today (Monday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Nevatim Airbase with the Commanding Officer of the Nevatim Airbase, Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler. During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff toured F-35I Adir Squadron (140) and held discussions with aircrews and commanders of the squadron, who participated in thwarting and intercepting the Iranian attack against Israel as part of Operation “Iron Shield.”

Video of the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/3vPtsBV

Photos of the visit of the Chief of the General Staff at Nevatim Airbase: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1503625

Full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff:
“Look, in short, Iran wanted to harm the strategic capabilities of the State of Israel, which is something that has not happened in the past. We prepared in Operation ‘Iron Shield’, and this readiness brought Iran to encounter aerial superiority that you displayed very well.
Last Monday, we saw what was being organized, and we think that the State of Israel is very strong and knows how to cope on its own, but with such a widespread and distant threat, we are always happy to have support, and I tell you, there was a phone call to the Commander of the United States Central Command, General Kurilla, last Monday, and by Thursday morning he had already landed in Israel. We started joint coordination. There is something in this statement – Iran is encountering here a very very strong international capability.
Look, as we look forward, we weigh our steps, and this launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles, UAVs to the territory of the State of Israel will be met with a response.
To sum up this visit, excellent people are conducting excellent processes and achieving excellent results. It is very very significant. I think you are very well prepared and I trust this capability very much going forward for what will be required.”

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A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds in the areas of Markaba and Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon.

Earlier today, IDF artillery fired in order to remove a threat in the areas of Jabal Blat and Al-Hamra.

Video of IDF strikes in Lebanon: https://bit.ly/43XPgaU

In addition, IDF soldiers struck in order to remove threats in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Labbouneh in southern Lebanon.

Video of the IDF strikes in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4d8dhjY

The incident is under review.

The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified.

The UAV was monitored by IDF soldiers, did not pose a threat and no sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.

Earlier this evening, in coordination with the Israeli Navy and the IAF, a Sa’ar 6-class corvette missile ship successfully intercepted a UAV that approached Israeli territory from the southeast using the “C-Dome” Defense System.

Video of the UAV interception earlier this evening: https://bit.ly/4bcyzez

The target was monitored by IDF forces and did not pose a threat. No sirens were sounded according to protocol. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.

Out of hundreds of launches, only a few missiles crossed into the territory of the State of Israel causing only minor damage to infrastructure at the Nevatim Airbase near the runway and to a road in the Hermon area.

The functionality of the Nevatim Airbase was not affected, aircraft continued to take off and fulfill their defense and offense missions – even during the night, and throughout the day.

IDF soldiers deployed in all arenas are prepared and are continuing to defend the State of Israel.

Photos of the damage to the road in the Hermon area: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC14042458

Photos of the damage to the Nevatim Airbase: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC14042357

Footage of the damage to the Nevatim Airbase and continued aircraft activity: https://bit.ly/3W2orjZ

Footage of UAVs and cruise missiles intercepted by IAF fighter jets: https://bit.ly/4cU2Q3j

Map showing the Iranian launches into Israeli territory last night: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC14042422

“Even while under attack from Iran, we have not lost sight—not for one moment—of our critical mission in Gaza to rescue our hostages from the hands of Iran’s-proxy Hamas. Of our moral duty to do everything in our power to bring 133 hostages home.”

English briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: https://bit.ly/4aTofrp

Full transcription of the briefing:

“Last night, a defensive coalition of Israel and its international partners successfully thwarted a large-scale attack from Iran. Iran and its proxies launched approximately 350—suicide drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and rockets—from Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and Hezbollah in Lebanon—towards Israel. With approximately 60 tons of warheads and explosive materials. But the threat from Iran was met with the aerial, operational, technological, and intelligence—superiority of a united defensive coalition of international allies—led by the United States—Together with Great Britain, France, and other partners.

Together, we intercepted 99% of the threats to Israel. Together we thwarted Iran’s attack. Iran’s unprecedented attack—was met with an unprecedented defense. This was the first time—that such a coalition worked together against the threat of Iran and its proxies in the Middle East.

Even while under attack from Iran, we have not lost sight—not for one moment—of our critical mission in Gaza to rescue our hostages from the hands of Iran’s-proxy Hamas. Of our moral duty to do everything in our power to bring 133 hostages home. Hamas recently rejected the hostage release proposal offered to them by the mediators. Hamas and Iran want to ignite the Middle East and escalate the region.

We are still on high alert and assessing the situation. Over the last few hours—We approved operational plans for both offensive and defensive actions. We will continue to protect the State of Israel and—together with our partners—We will continue to build a more secure and stable future for the Middle East.”