In addition, IDF artillery struck in order to remove threats in the areas of Kfarkela, Deir Mimas, and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.

Video of the strike on the terrorists: https://bit.ly/3WpD7tp

On Sunday, July 21st, 2024, the process of issuing initial summons orders for the first call-up and for the assessment and evaluation procedures ahead of the upcoming recruitment cycle, which began in July, will commence.

The summons orders are part of the IDF’s program to promote the integration of members of the ultra-Orthodox community into its ranks. The IDF is working to recruit from all parts of society in light of the conscription requirement in Israel, due to its status as the people’s army and in view of the increased operational needs at this time, given the security challenges.

The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with government decisions and the law.

A short while ago, based on precise IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF struck terrorists who were operating in a UNRWA school in the area of Nuseirat.

The terrorists planned and directed numerous attacks against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of aerial surveillance, precise munitions, and additional intelligence.

The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law, exploiting civilian structures and population as human shields for its terror attacks against the State of Israel.

Furthermore, the IAF struck a company commander in the Islamic Jihad’s Naval Unit in western Khan Younis.

We are looking into the reports stating that several civilians were injured as a result of the strike. The details are under review.

IDF troops are continuing targeted, intelligence-based operational activity in the Rafah area. Over the past day, the troops eliminated terrorists in cooperation with the IAF, dismantled tunnel shafts in the area, and struck Hamas terror infrastructure sites that posed a threat to the troops.

Additionally, over the past day, IDF troops continued operational activity in the area of central Gaza and conducted targeted raids on terror targets in the area.

Furthermore, over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 40 terror targets, including sniping posts, observation posts, Hamas military structures, terror infrastructure, and buildings rigged with explosives.

Photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC1607202457894783

In addition, IDF artillery struck in the areas of Blida, Deir Mimas, and Rmeish in order to remove a threat.

Video of the strike in Houla: https://bit.ly/3WmS5jC

A number of civilians were lightly injured and were evacuated to receive medical treatment.IDF soldiers are pursuing the terrorists.

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

Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel at 16:45, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a projectile that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. An additional projectile crossed from Lebanon and fell in an open area in Israeli territory.

Earlier today, several terrorists were identified entering two Hezbollah military structures in the area of Meiss El Jabal, southern Lebanon. The IAF struck the two structures where the terrorists operated.

Furthermore, IDF artillery struck in the area of Odaisseh in order to remove a threat.

Video of the strike: https://bit.ly/3W0uVhP

Over the past day, in the area of Rafah, the troops eliminated a terrorist cell armed with RPGs in close-quarters combat.

In addition, the troops eliminated a number of terrorists in the central Gaza Strip. In one activity, a terrorist was identified while planting explosives and was eliminated by means of tank fire.

Furthermore, over the past day, the IAF struck dozens of terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip. In one strike, the IAF eliminated terrorists who were identified observing IDF troops and posed a threat to them.

Israeli Naval forces continue to strike terror targets in the Gaza Strip, assisting IDF ground troops in the area. Over the past day, terrorist infrastructure sites were struck in southern Gaza.

Photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1507202410293875

The Nahal Brigade Combat Team is continuing to operate in the Rafah area in precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations, led by the 162nd Division.

The soldiers are eliminating armed terrorists, locating tunnel shafts and large quantities of weapons in the area, including AK-47s, ammunition, vests, missiles, explosives and grenades.

During the scans carried out by the soldiers of the Nahal Reconnaissance Battalion in the area, they located passages in the walls in residential houses, which were built by Hamas terrorists in order to pass between residential houses in densely-populated neighborhoods.

Attached is footage from the activity of the Nahal Brigade Combat Team in the Rafah area: https://bit.ly/4eiYvqZ

Attached is footage from the body cameras of Nahal Reconnaissance Battalion soldiers, in which you can see the passages used by Hamas terrorists inside residential houses in the Rafah area: https://bit.ly/45plBIw

Attached are photos of weapons found in the area: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0906249764

Attached are photos of tunnel shafts and passages between walls that were located inside houses in residential buildings: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC140636274

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC100620233749

Over the last 72 hours, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched 16 hostile aircraft from Lebanon toward Israeli territory, 11 of which were intercepted by IAF aerial defense systems and fighter jets.

The Israeli Air Force is continuing to operate at all times to thwart terrorist activities and protect Israel’s skies from any threat.

Attached is footage of the interception of hostile targets in the northern area: https://bit.ly/3xj9CzK

The Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman held a situational assessment in Rafah this week (Wednesday) with the Commanding Officer of the 162nd Division, BG Itzik Cohen and other commanders. MG Finkelman spoke with the troops in the field in the combat teams of the Givati, 401st and Commando Brigades and praised them for effective, precise, intelligence-based and targeted operational activity to thwart terrorists and terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area.

From the remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman: “The plan is clear going forward. With the quality of the troops and the quality of the commanders here, we are continuing to move forward until we achieve our goals here. They are clear to you, you are achieving them – with many successes, by changing, learning, personal example and determination to move forward.”

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/45qG13H

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC97693

Last night (Thursday), several projectiles fired from the northern Gaza Strip were identified crossing into southern Israel. A number of the projectiles were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array and the rest fell in open areas. No injuries were reported. IDF aircraft and artillery struck the launch sites from which the projectiles were fired, as well as a weapons storage facility in the vicinity.

IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah. Over the past day, the troops eliminated a number of terrorists and located large quantities of weapons and underground tunnel shafts. A number of explosive devices, as well as Hamas terrorist infrastructure sites, were located and destroyed by IDF ground troops. In one incident, a terrorist that was identified approaching IDF troops was eliminated in an aerial strike.

IDF troops are also continuing operations in the central Gaza Strip. In one incident, a number of terrorists were identified operating in a military structure in the area of Zeitoun. An IAF fighter jet struck the structure.
In addition, a terrorist cell that was identified operating in the area was struck by an IAF aircraft.

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc14062024644532541548524

The commanders held an operational situational assessment, discussed recent regional challenges, and the strengthening of the strategic partnership in the region against the Iranian threat and Iran’s proxies in the region.
The developments on the northern border and the war in Gaza were also discussed.

Attached is a related photo: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC11062405

The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a number of the projectiles. The rest of the launches fell in open areas. No injuries were reported.

IDF troops are continuing intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area of Rafah. Over the past day, the troops eliminated armed terrorist cells in close-quarters encounters and located intelligence materials in several targeted raids in the area.
An IAF aircraft eliminated a Hamas sniper who posed a threat to the troops in the area.

In addition, IDF troops continue to operate in the central Gaza Strip. During a strike conducted in the area, an IAF aircraft struck a terrorist cell that posed a threat to the troops in the field.

Over the past day, IAF fighter jets and additional aircraft struck and dismantled approximately 35 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including military structures, weapons storage facilities, launch sites, observation posts, terrorist cells, and additional military infrastructure.

Attached are photos of the IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC1106202402028375

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Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where further updates on soldiers who were injured have been published: https://www.idf.il/160590

In addition, terror targets in the area of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon were struck, including a military site and two Hezbollah military structures.

The strikes were conducted as a response to the downing of an IDF UAV that was operating in the skies of Lebanon yesterday (Monday).

Attached is a video of the strike in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4aVqieo

Several interceptors were launched toward the UAVs, but the interception attempts failed. Due to the attempts, a fire broke out in the area of Safed. Israel Fire and Rescue Services are currently operating to extinguish the fire. The incident is under review.

Earlier today (Monday), two launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory and falling in an open area in the vicinity of Mount Hermon. IDF soldiers struck the sources of the fire.

Following the sirens that sounded in Kiryat Shmona and the Upper Galilee regarding rocket and missile fire at 17:20 and 17:45, and regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the Upper Galilee at 15:11, they were determined to be false alarms.

Furthermore, a short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck two Hezbollah military structures and a launch post in the areas of Aitaroun and Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3VCWMpn

Following the operation to rescue the four hostages on Saturday, the 98th Division is engaged in a combined division-level operation in eastern Deir al-Balah and eastern Bureij. The troops are operating above and below ground against terrorist infrastructure and areas used to fire rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel.

Together with the Yahalom Unit, the troops are advancing in underground combat and have destroyed several tunnel routes so far.

The Kfir Brigade Combat Team located weapons and apprehended a number of terrorists, who were transferred to security forces for further investigation.

During operations in the area, the soldiers of the 101st Battalion used a UAV to detect a terrorist armed with an RPG missile emerging from a tunnel shaft in close proximity to IDF troops operating in the area. The soldiers targeted the tunnel shaft and eliminated the terrorist with tank fire.

In the eastern Bureij area, the troops of the 7th Brigade eliminated terrorists, including a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who took part in the October 7th Massacre, and destroyed rocket launch areas and launchers. The troops also conducted a targeted raid on a Hamas training compound and destroyed it.

Footage of a terrorist armed with an RPG emerging from a tunnel shaft in eastern Deir al-Balah: https://bit.ly/4eg90v5

Attached is a video of the Commanding Officer of the 75th Battalion, LTC Ron: https://bit.ly/3VAN5ri

Attached are photos from the activity of the 98th Division: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC986324

The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two suspicious aerial targets over the coast of Nahariya. No alerts sounded according to protocol.

Two additional targets that crossed from Lebanon fell in the area of Kabri. As a result, a fire broke out and damage was caused in the area. The incident is under review.

Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration at 13:15 and 13:20, the details are under review.

Over the past few hours, numerous anti-tank missile launches were identified toward the areas of Manara, Yir’on, Avivim, Margaliot, and Yiftach in northern Israel. Several hits were identified on structures in the areas of Manara and Yir’on. Additionally, fires broke out in the areas of Yir’on, Yiftach and Manara. The fire in Manara was extinguished shortly afterward.

Earlier today, IDF artillery fired to remove threats in the areas of Salhani, Ayta ash Shab, and Hanine in southern Lebanon.

Over the last few hours, the IAF struck and eliminated Hamas terrorists, including Nukhba Forces operatives, in the central Gaza Strip. Simultaneously, the IAF struck underground terrorist infrastructure in the Deir al-Balah area.

In addition, IDF ground troops conducted targeted raids on military structures in the area, and destroyed tunnel shafts and underground terrorist infrastructure located in the central Gaza Strip.

The 162nd Brigade continues intelligence-based, targeted raids, eliminating terrorists posing a threat to the forces. In one incident, two armed terrorists, who were identified approaching an underground tunnel shaft in their vicinity, were eliminated in an aerial strike.

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3Rm8iTv

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc1006202464556465415614

The incident has concluded.Alerts were activated in the cities of Acre and Kiryat Bialik due to the danger of falling fragments from the interceptor.

Today (Sunday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, conducted a situational assessment and a tour in the eastern region of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. He was accompanied by the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, the Commanding Officer of the 98th Division, BG Dan Goldfus, and the combat team commanders who participated in Operation ‘Arnon’ for the rescue of the hostages yesterday (Saturday).

Attached is a video of the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/3VxjGON

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3VjvCSO

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC090624

The full remarks of the Chief of the General Staff: “Bringing home the hostages is a mission, bringing those who are no longer alive, the fallen, to burial in Israel, and – of course – to bring those who are alive back home. Dismantling Hamas is essential to prevent another October 7th. Bringing back the hostages is our moral duty that we strive for. Yesterday, we accomplished a very, very important part of this mission. We have much more to do. I want to express here, with great appreciation, the exceptional cooperation between the Israel Police ‘Yamam’ (National Counter-Terrorism Unit), the Israel Security Agency (ISA), and us. Here, there was the IDF, the central bodies, the Southern Command, the Israel Air Force, the Intelligence Directorate (J2), and the Operations Directorate (J3), coordinated all these efforts with a comprehensive, General Staff point of view, alongside many other factors. This cooperation enables us to undertake bold actions successfully.
I want to tell you that in the end, we make very difficult decisions. We were gathered on Saturday morning in the Command and Control Center without the guarantee of 100% success in the operation, not even 90%. We know we are taking significant risks and making fateful decisions, and these risks are risks to human lives. This is not a gamble; it’s a calculated risk, not a dangerous calculation. We thoroughly assess the risks and create safety nets for them. The strongest safety net I see when I approve such an operation, knowing it’s a critical decision, is the high quality of our commanders, which gives us the confidence to undertake daring operations for worthy goals.”

The hostages were held captive by Abdallah Aljamal and members of his family in their home. This is further evidence of the deliberate use of civilian homes and buildings by the Hamas terrorist organization to hold Israeli hostages captive in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli security forces will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home.

During the “Arnon” Operation to rescue the hostages by the Israel Police ‘Yamam’ (National Counter-Terrorism Unit) and the ISA yesterday (Saturday), IDF soldiers rescued the hostages and the special forces under fire.

The Paratrooper Reconnaissance Unit Combat Team led the rescue of the hostages and the Yamam and ISA forces from the vehicles while under fire, while continuing to eliminate terrorists.

The Shaldag special forces of the IAF and the Yamam directed the airstrikes and activation of fire throughout the operation. Soldiers of Unit 669 and the Shaldag Unit protected the life of Israel Police ‘Yamam’ Squad Commander, Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora z”l, from the moment of the encounter until arriving at the hospital, where he died of his wounds.

Attached is footage from the helmet cameras of soldiers of Shayetet 13 from the moments of the rescue of the hostages to vehicles under fire: https://bit.ly/45g2H6J

Attached is a video of the Commanding Officer of Unit 5515, LTC M.: https://bit.ly/3VAxyIe

Attached are photos of Unit 5515 in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC09060202483053

Yesterday (Saturday), the soldiers of the Yamam Unit and personnel of the ISA’s Operational Unit rescued four hostages in a special operation under the 98th Division in the heart of Nuseirat. The operation began with the division’s entry into combat in the center of the Gaza Strip a few days earlier.

The Paratrooper Brigade Combat Team led the operation to rescue the hostages and the special forces while under fire and transported them to the helicopter boarding point in the heart of the Gaza Strip. Under the Combat Team, soldiers of the Paratrooper Reconnaissance Unit, Unit 5515, Shayetet 13, the Givati ​Reconnaissance Unit and the Armored Battalion (532) took part in the operation.

The Kfir Briagde Combat Team operated for several days in the area. Under the Combat Team were paratroopers and special forces of the Duvdevan Unit.

The 7th Brigade Combat Team, which included armored forces, engineering forces and soldiers of the Rotem Battalion, operated efficiently and quickly to eliminate terrorists, destroy terrorist infrastructure and fire in order to enable the rescue of the hostages.

IAF aircraft struck dozens of military targets for the success of the operation.

The operation was carried out after many weeks of accurate intelligence gathering conducted by the ISA and the Hostage Task Force in the Intelligence Directorate (J2), where the preliminary information on the whereabouts of the hostages at both locations was compiled, as well as the intelligence that enabled the operational conditions of the rescue.

Attached is footage of the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaron Finkelman, and the Commanding Officer of the 98th Division, BG Dan Goldfus, in the Command Team and the division during the operation: https://bit.ly/45iDoRN

Attached is footage of the activity of the Kfir Brigade Combat Team during the operation: https://bit.ly/3Rj6jiI

Attached is a video of the Commanding Officer of the 7th Brigade, COL Elad Tzuri: https://bit.ly/3yTVv4b

Attached if a video of the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Kfir Brigade, LTC Guy: https://bit.ly/3VcyAst

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC987963

Additionally, numerous anti-tank launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the areas of Malkia and Misgav Am in northern Israel. As a result of the launches, a fire broke out in the area of Misgav Am.
We are aware that structures were hit in the areas of Malkia and Misgav Am as a result of the launches.

IDF artillery struck the sources of the launches.

Israeli fire and rescue forces are currently operating to extinguish the fires. No injuries were reported.

Moreover, several terrorists were identified entering a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Markaba in southern Lebanon earlier today (Saturday). IAF fighter jets struck the structure in which the terrorists were identified.

Furthermore, earlier today, IDF fighter jets struck four Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Chihine, Zibqin, Hanine, and Houla in southern Lebanon.

Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4cbewxl

Arnon Zamora, 36, a brave and valuable officer, left behind a wife and two children. On October 7th, he led the battle at the Yad Mordechai Junction, eliminating dozens of terrorists and preventing the terrorists from infiltrating northwards. He then went on to fight in the battle at Kibbutz Nahal Oz and Kibbutz Be’eri. Arnon was part of the force that broke into the apartment where the hostages were being held, was severely injured during a battle, and later died in the hospital.

Attached is footage from inside the helicopter in which Noa Argamani was rescued and returned home to Israel after the IDF and ISA rescue operation in the heart of Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4bLPN2S

Arnon is an Israeli hero, who loved and protected his country. He led the force that rescued the four hostages from the central Gaza Strip and returned them to Israel.
The IDF salutes his memory.

The IDF expresses its deepest condolences to Arnon’s family at this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck terrorist infrastructure in the area of Khiam.

Additionally, earlier today, IDF tanks fired toward a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Kfarkela that was identified as Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

Over the past day, IDF artillery and mortars struck to remove threats in the areas of Kfarchouba, Kfarkela, Houla and Kfarhamam.

Attached is a video of the strike on the Hezbollah terrorist and terrorist infrastructure: https://bit.ly/3VwW7FH

Attached is a video of the take-off of the helicopter with three of the rescued hostages from the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4aSqECr

Attached is a photo of the Commander of the Southern Command and the Commander of the 98th Division in the 98th Division’s Operations Room: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC08062024520212