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[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️ Following the terror attack on Friday, in which 2 IDF soldiers fell and additional soldiers were wounded, security forces launched a targeted operation in the area of Hebron from which the terrorists emerged, with the aim of dismantling terrorist infrastructure and preventing future attacks. To reduce the risk to civilians, civilians were permitted to temporarily leave the area through designated screening points. No civilians were forced to evacuate.

In a separate activity, illegal structures were demolished at the site in Hebron where the attack took place. During the attack, the terrorists concealed themselves behind these structures and fired toward IDF soldiers. The demolition of the structures was intended to remove a security threat.

All other structures demolished in the area were also built illegally, and their demolition was carried out in accordance with international law in order to enforce law and order and remove potential security threats.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️OPERATIONAL UPDATE - JUDEA & SAMARIA: Over the weekend, IDF soldiers, Israel Border Police, and the ISA operated in ~40 areas and 400 locations as part of counterterrorism activities, focusing on areas identified with Hamas.

~40 suspects were apprehended, including terrorists affiliated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, as well as suspects involved in incitement, public disorder, and rock-hurling.

The security forces will continue to operate with determination to prevent the entrenchment of terrorism in the area and thwart any threat to Israeli civilians.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🇮🇱🤝🇬🇷 JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE: The Israeli Navy and Hellenic Navy conducted a joint exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, led by the commanders of both navies.

During the exercise, forces practiced identifying and neutralizing maritime threats, sailing as a joint task force, and sinking a hostile vessel using missile fire.

The exercise strengthens operational cooperation between Israel and Greece, enhancing joint capabilities to address emerging threats and maintain security and freedom of navigation in the Mediterranean Sea.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕ In 2 seperate incidents, IDF troops identified & eliminated 2 terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line in northern and southern Gaza.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️ In response to the shooting attack in which 2 IDF soldiers fell and several others were wounded, the IDF along with other security forces launched a targeted & limited counterterrorism operation in the Hebron area, from which the terrorists had emerged.

Troops have begun conducting precise searches throughout the area to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure and weapons, while questioning suspects.

Residents living in the area where forces are operating will be able to leave through 3 designated exit points, following questioning and security screening. Individuals who raise suspicion during the screening process will be referred to security forces for further questioning.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️ Following the shooting attack earlier today, IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police officers launched offensive counterterrorism operations in the Hebron area, which has been placed under a cordon, and in additional areas.

Over the past week, security forces apprehended ~70 wanted individuals, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad affiliates, and located dozens of weapons, including M16 rifles, Carlo submachine guns & explosive devices.

The IDF will continue conducting offensive counterterrorism operations to safeguard Israeli civilians.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

‼️UPDATE: Following the report of a shooting attack in the Judea Junction area, IDF troops eliminated two terrorists and continue searches in the area.

A cordon was imposed in the area. Details to follow.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️Following a report that was received of a shooting attack in the Judea Junction area, numerous IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area and launched a pursuit after the terrorist. The soldiers are establishing roadblocks in the area.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️Following a report that was received of a shooting attack in the Judea Junction area, numerous IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area and launched a pursuit after the terrorist. The soldiers are establishing roadblocks in the area.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🔴 ELIMINATED: Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, head of the Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization in Khan Yunis.

The terrorist organization is linked to Hamas, Hezbollah & the Iranian regime’s IRGC. Its members took part in the October 7 Massacre and carried out terror attacks against IDF troops throughout the war.

Recently, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians & IDF troops and operated to restore Hamas’ military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.

The terrorist was eliminated in order to remove the threat he posed.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🔴ELIMINATED: Abdullah Munir Mahmoud Harz, a deputy platoon commander in the rocket array of the Islamic Jihad & Muhammad Wael Mustafa Sha'sha'a, a sniper operative in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion of Hamas’ military wing.

The terrorists advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians & IDF troops and operated to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.

The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove the threat they posed.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

Earlier today, a number of harvesters, accompanied by dozens of individuals, arrived to conduct an uncoordinated olive harvest in an area near Beitar Illit. Harvesting in this area requires a request to be submitted to the relevant authorities in advance of the start of the olive harvest season. This coordination is necessary to ensure the security of the area and maintain public order.

Due to the security risk posed by conducting an uncoordinated harvest near an Israeli community, IDF soldiers, Border Police forces in Judea and Samaria, and officers from the Judea and Samaria District Police arrived at the scene and detained those present.

The landowner was informed that he must coordinate the olive harvest on his plot of land and was provided with the relevant contact information to arrange a harvest at a later date.

It should be emphasized that authorized olive harvests have taken place and continue to take place. To date, approximately 100 coordinated harvests have been conducted across Judea and Samaria, yielding many dozens of tons of produce, with security provided and coordination by the security forces, without any unusual incidents.

In areas designated for coordinated harvesting, only harvesters will be permitted to enter, solely for the purpose of harvesting.

As in previous years, security forces are working to facilitate a safe and orderly olive harvest season, with a firm commitment to enabling harvesting without unusual incidents or interruptions, alongside their ongoing defensive and counterterrorism missions.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🔴 ELIMINATED: Musa Abd Muhammad Hamouda, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas' military wing in Gaza City.

Hamouda took part in the explosive device attack that killed 4 tank crew soldiers, Lieutenant Matan Abramovitz, Sergeant Amit Aryeh Regev, Staff Sergeant Uri Lemad & Sergeant Gadi Cotal in 2025.

Hamouda advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians & IDF troops and operated to restore Hamas’ military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.

The terrorist was eliminated in an order to remove the threat that he posed.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🔴ELIMINATED: Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a senior official in Hamas’ General Security Mechanism in Gaza.

The mechanism is responsible for protecting senior Hamas officials, securing their movements & compiling intelligence assessments to support the planning of terrorist attacks against Israel.

Recently, Shaaban Yassin advanced terror attacks against Israeli civilians & IDF troops and attempted to restore Hamas’ capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.

The terrorist was eliminated to remove the threat he posed.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🔴ELIMINATED: Tamer Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Zabaq, a Hamas military wing terrorist who infiltrated Israel & took part in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 Massacre.

Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against Israeli civilians & IDF troops and operated to restore Hamas’ military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.

The terrorist was eliminated in order to remove the threat he posed.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

⭕️540+ terrorist infrastructure sites were dismantled, including weapons storage facilities, during IDF troops’ operations in the areas of Al-Khiam, Tayr Harfa, Meiss El Jabal & Majdal Zoun, located within the Security Zone.

Additionally, IDF troops located 150+ weapons including grenades, rockets, RPG missiles, short and long-range anti-tank missiles, artillery pieces, launchers, Kalashnikov rifles, explosive devices, rifles, pistols, small arms & magazines.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

‼️🎥 EXPOSED: The Lebanese Army has failed to address a significant Hezbollah military asset in southern Lebanon.

A military asset in the Kfarra area, used by Hezbollah to store weapons, was referred to the Lebanese Army through the U.S.-led monitoring mechanism in December 2025. The Lebanese Army subsequently stated that the asset had been addressed. However, Hezbollah continued operating at the site.

Footage shows Hezbollah operatives loading weapons onto a truck in an attempt to remove them from the site and preserve them. After the activity was identified, IDF troops struck the truck carrying the weapons.

The Lebanese Army is responsible for ensuring the full and thorough implementation of all tasks assigned to it. The IDF expects the Lebanese Army to act more decisively and effectively to fulfill its responsibilities.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

🎯DISMANTLED: 3 weapons storage facilities used by Hamas' military wing across Gaza.

Hamas stored dozens of weapons of various types in the facilities, including RPGs, launchers, rockets, Kalashnikov rifles & additional combat equipment.

[LTC Ariella Mazor @LTC_Ariella]

⭕️APPREHENDED: 2 terrorists in the area of Kafr Aqab who were advancing an imminent terror attack and operating to establish terrorist infrastructure.

The terrorists were apprehended and transferred for further questioning by the security forces.

[Israel Defense Forces @IDF]

‼️🔎REVEALED: An internal document belonging to Hamas detailing plans to plant explosive devices in areas of displaced persons camps in Gaza.

The document shows that Hamas' engineering department proposed planting explosive devices around displaced persons camps and detonating them as IDF troops approached, placing the civilian population in the camps at risk, in order to create panic as a smokescreen for the escape of its operatives.

This was part of Hamas’ preparations to protect its leadership and operatives, while endangering and exploiting the civilian population in the area, fully aware that these actions were likely to cause direct harm to civilians.