Israel Defense Forces

IDF: Over the last two hours, directed by IDF intelligence, the IAF struck hundreds of rocket launcher barrels that were ready to be used immediately to fire toward Israeli territory. Since this afternoon, the IAF has struck approximately 100 launchers and additional terrorist infrastructure sites, consisting of approximately 1000 barrels that were ready to be used in the immediate future to fire toward Israeli territory. The IDF will continue to operate to degrade the Hezbollah terrorist organization’s infrastructure and capabilities in order to defend the State of Israel. Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/3zoj6e2 Attached are photos of IAF fighter jets departing to conduct strikes in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/anc1909202464856541541

IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment and in accordance with the Home Front Command and the Northern Command: As of September 19th 23:15: Instructions for the communities of: Merom HaGalil Mevo'ot HaHermon Yesud HaMa'ala Hatzor Rosh Pinna Safed Metula In addition, communities in the northern Golan north of Katzrin are requested to: 1) Minimize movements in the area of the communities 2) Avoid gatherings 3) Control community gates 4) Stay close to shelters And follow alerts from the Home Front Command, as of the immediate time frame and up until a new announcement is released. The rest of the communities are requested to follow alerts of the Home Front Command. Essential services shall continue to operate with no restrictions.

IDF: With the direction of IDF intelligence, the IAF struck approximately 30 Hezbollah launchers and terrorist infrastructure sites, containing approximately 150 launcher barrels that were ready to fire projectiles toward Israeli territory. Additionally, the IDF struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and a weapons storage facility in multiple areas in southern Lebanon. Furthermore, IDF artillery struck in the area of Naqoura. The IDF will continue to operate against the threat of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in order to defend the State of Israel. Attached is a video of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4exTpGR

IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the names of two fallen soldiers whose families have been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC19092024342509 Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780 During the incident in which Sergeant Tomer Keren fell, a soldier from the 51st Battalion, 'Golani' Brigade was severely injured. The soldier was evacuated to hospital to receive medical treatment. His family has been updated.

IDF: Activity of the 401st Brigade in Tel Al-Sultan: Over 300 Terrorists Eliminated and a Long-Range Rocket Cache Destroyed Over the past month, troops of the 401st Brigade operated in the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah under the command of the 162nd Division. During activity in the area, the troops eliminated over 300 terrorists and the majority of the Tel al-Sultan Battalion's chain of command. Additionally, a long-range rocket cache in an enemy warehouse was located and destroyed, along with weapons storage facilities containing sniper rifles, ammunition, anti-tank missiles, and grenades. During this week’s operational activity in the area, Captain Daniel Mimon Toaff, Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, Staff Sergeant Amit Bakri, and Staff Sergeant Dotan Shimon were killed in action. The IDF shares in the grief of the families and will continue to accompany them. Attached is footage from the activity of the 401st Brigade in Tel al-Sultan: https://bit.ly/3ZwNsWq Attached are photos from the activity of the troops: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC5876 Attached is footage of the destruction of a rocket cache by the Shaked Battalion: https://bit.ly/3zBk1aS Attached are photos of the weapons located by the 601st Battalion: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC974

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in Nahariya and the Western Galilee, it was determined to be a false identification.

IDF: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.

IDF: The IDF thwarted an attempted IED attack on the northern border, eliminating two Hezbollah terrorists Earlier this week (Monday), IDF soldiers conducting operations on the northern border identified two Hezbollah terrorists planting explosive devices on the border with Lebanon. The soldiers directed artillery and an aircraft which struck and eliminated the terrorists as they attempted to conduct the attack in the area of the 'Tziporen' post. Attached is video from the terrorists' body cameras: https://bit.ly/4ddRrKs Attached is radio communications and footage of the identification and elimination of the terrorists: https://bit.ly/3XPMIdy Attached is drone footage of the terrorists following their elimination: https://bit.ly/4gtlK2J Attached are photos of the weaponry used by the terrorists: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/190920243424345

IDF: The Chief of the General Staff Approved Plans for the Continuation of the War The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, recently completed approval of plans for the northern arena. Attached is a related photo: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC19092428424

IDF: The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon to degrade Hezbollah’s terrorist capabilities and infrastructure. The Hezbollah terrorist organization has turned southern Lebanon into a combat zone. For decades, Hezbollah has weaponized civilian homes, dug tunnels beneath them, and used civilians as human shields. The IDF is operating to bring security to northern Israel in order to enable the return of residents to their homes, as well as to achieve of all of the war goals.