IDF

Israeli security officials have identified an increase in weapons smuggling from Iran into Lebanon. A security source said, "Hezbollah is using the ceasefire to build up its strength."

The IDF and Shin Bet struck the al-Maghazi area of the Gaza Strip, killing Ismail Abu Ful, who commanded a Hamas weapons-production site. Abu Ful was actively involved in making explosive devices and anti-tank missiles.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a 40-billion-shekel budget to stockpile bombs and build greater weapons independence. The new production lines will move forward even though the Finance Ministry has not yet approved the transfer.

The IDF said it struck Hamas commanders at two locations in Gaza, including a terrorist who entered Israel during the October 7 massacre. Meanwhile, Palestinian reports said people were killed in strikes in Gaza City and Nuseirat.

The IDF released legal review updates on five incidents during the Gaza war that drew international attention. In two cases, Military Police investigations were opened.

IDF representatives informed the family of Yehuda Katz, of blessed memory, that the soldier’s remains have been located. In recent years, the bodies of Zecharia Baumel and Zvi Feldman, of blessed memory, were also returned.

The IDF launched a wave of strikes in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah operation seriously wounded three soldiers. At the same time, it announced the killing of Abu Hassan Alaa, a senior commander in the terror group’s Badr Unit.

About 80 rescue personnel and specialists will fly to Colombia tonight aboard Israeli Air Force aircraft following the earthquake that struck the country. The delegation will assess damaged areas, work to save lives, and provide humanitarian aid to survivors.

The IDF carried out an airstrike on a Hamas cell leader in northern Gaza who, according to the military, was planning attacks against Israeli forces. It was the first strike of its kind since targeted assassinations were halted. The IDF said: "We will continue to act to remove any immediate threat."

An IDF Missing Persons Branch investigation, conducted with Israel’s Defense Ministry, determined that Shlomo Chaimson is buried in the ma’apilim section of a cemetery in Haifa. Chaimson was killed by guards at the Caraolos detention camp in Cyprus while attempting to escape.

The 15-point agreement includes a commitment to pay up to $400 million in debts to suppliers, contractors, and public employees. The Peace Council says every claim will be reviewed and that debts tied to terrorism or corruption will not be covered.

The scroll, dedicated in 2020 to 13 fallen Golani reconnaissance soldiers, was brought to Beaufort after Israeli troops returned there this summer

IDF forces detained three Israelis who crossed the border into Syria near the Mount Hermon ridge. The military is calling on law enforcement to take tougher action against a phenomenon it says is growing week by week and endangering both soldiers and the people crossing.

Less than three weeks after the deadly shooting attack, IDF, Yahalom, and Border Police forces demolished the terrorist’s home in the village of Tal. The terrorist was involved in the attack that killed two IDF soldiers.

The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Ella Waweya, issued a warning to Gaza Strip residents about what it described as an economic scam by Hamas. According to the statement, old banknotes are expected to lose their value while the terrorist organization tries to unload them and shift the losses onto Gaza’s residents.

Forces from Brigade 55 and the Yahalom Unit operated in the security area of southern Lebanon, destroying an underground shaft and locating a large cache of Hezbollah weapons.

The IDF said Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at troops operating near the Ali al-Taher ridge. No Israeli soldiers were hurt. Lebanese reports said the IDF carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon.

The IDF said it expanded its operations in southern Lebanon following an incident that killed two reservists, Maj. Harel Birenstock and Master Sgt. Tamir Vakin. The targets included weapons depots, a command center, and additional terror infrastructure.

Family, friends, and the widow of Maj. (Res.) Harel Birnstok, of blessed memory, who was killed in an explosive blast in southern Lebanon, accompanied him to his final resting place at Mount Herzl. One friend said: “An exemplary father. He gave 100% of himself to protect all of us.”

The IDF released figures on thousands of terror sites identified in southern Lebanon in recent months. According to the IDF, Hezbollah embedded its operations in the heart of civilian villages, putting residents at risk.