During the week: More than 10 terrorists neutralized in the Gaza Strip, six strikes carried out against terrorists who posed a threat to the forces in southern Lebanon, over 100 wanted individuals arrested in Judea and Samaria, and a smuggling attempt thwarted on the eastern border.
IDF forces continue to operate simultaneously in all sectors, to remove threats to the citizens of the State of Israel.
In the Northern Command, forces continue ground operations in the security zone to remove threats to the State of Israel. In the past week, the Air Force and ground forces carried out six strikes against terrorists who posed a threat to the forces.
In the Southern Command, systematic drilling efforts continue to locate and destroy underground tunnels, focusing on the Khan Yunis area. In addition, more than 10 terrorists were neutralized, including terrorists involved in rehabilitating Hamas infrastructure and terrorists who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th.
In the Central Command, as part of dozens of operations in Judea and Samaria, a terrorist involved in terrorist activity and arms trafficking was neutralized, and over 100 wanted individuals were arrested, including individuals identified with Hamas, individuals who threw stones and firebombs, and individuals who possessed and trafficked weapons. Additionally, seven drones, combat equipment, incitement materials, ammunition, and more than 10 weapons were seized, including pistols, ‘M-16’ rifles, and improvised ‘Carlo’ type weapons.
Concurrently, IDF forces continue operations to thwart smuggling and strengthen defense along the eastern and western borders. In the past week, a smuggling attempt of approximately 10 kilograms of drugs was thwarted in the Dead Sea sector.