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IDF: The IDF struck a commander who infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre and an additional commander from the Hamas terrorist organization

A short while ago, the IDF struck a commander in Hamas' military wing in the Nuseirat area in the central Gaza Strip.

The terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre.

Shortly afterward, the IDF and ISA struck in the Tuffah area a commander from the Hamas terrorist organization.

The terrorist planned to carry out terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: World Humanitarian Day – Israel Reaches Out to the World

For more than seven decades, Israel has worked to provide humanitarian assistance to countries around the world during their most difficult periods through delegations comprising search and rescue teams, medical personnel , engineers, and logistics experts. These delegations operate with the goal of saving lives, providing medical treatment, locating people trapped under rubble, supplying essential equipment, and assisting in the recovery of communities affected by disasters and crises.

1953 | Greece – The Beginning

Following 7.2-magnitude earthquakes on the Greek islands, the IDF’s first humanitarian assistance delegation outside Israel’s borders was deployed. With no prior experience and despite limited equipment, IDF Navy and Medical Corps teams improvised and demonstrated great resourcefulness as they provided medical treatment and delivered essential equipment, laying the foundations for Israel’s tradition of humanitarian assistance.

1985 | Mexico – Expanding the Scope of International Assistance Operations

Following the devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City, the State of Israel sent an assistance delegation of approximately 350 reserve personnel, including medical, search and rescue, and engineering teams. The delegation provided medical treatment to the injured, assisted in rescue efforts, and worked alongside local forces in responding to the consequences of the disaster. The operation marked a milestone in the development of Israel’s humanitarian assistance capabilities and demonstrated its commitment to reaching out to countries in need during times of emergency.

1999 | Türkiye – Rescue Under the Rubble

The Izmit earthquake was a significant milestone in the Home Front Command’s international activities. Israeli search and rescue and medical teams located and rescued 12 people alive and provided medical treatment to approximately 1,200 injured people at a field hospital. As a result, the Israeli delegation received widespread recognition for its professionalism.

2010 | Haiti – A Symbol of Humanitarian Excellence

Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Israeli teams rapidly established a field hospital. The hospital performed approximately 317 surgeries and treated and provided comprehensive medical services under field conditions to approximately 1,110 injured people. The delegation’s activities became one of the most prominent symbols of Israel’s humanitarian efforts.

2015 | Nepal – Hope Among the Mountains

Following the earthquake in Nepal, Israel sent a large delegation of approximately 270 personnel from the Home Front Command and Medical Corps. The delegation operated with 95 tons of equipment, treated approximately 1,600 injured people, rescued people trapped under rubble, and established medical infrastructure. The teams established a field hospital that performed approximately 90 surgeries and assisted with eight births.

2021 | Equatorial Guinea – Medicine and Rescue Anytime, Anywhere

On March 7, 2021, explosions occurred at a military base in the city of Bata, Equatorial Guinea, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. In response, the IDF sent a humanitarian assistance delegation of approximately 60 personnel from the Medical Corps and Home Front Command. The delegation’s medical teams worked in hospitals and mobile clinics in Bata, providing medical care to 725 patients and performing 92 life-saving surgeries. Alongside them, Home Front Command search and rescue teams located and mapped dangerous structures.

2023 | Türkiye – Returning to Help

Following the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye in February 2023, a large-scale Israeli delegation was deployed, comprising search and rescue personnel, medical teams, engineers, and logistics experts. The delegation located and rescued 19 people alive and provided medical treatment and essential assistance to approximately 180 people. The delegation also assisted local authorities in responding to the scale of the disaster. Its activities once again
demonstrated Israel’s capabilities and its commitment to reaching out to countries affected by natural disasters.

2026 | Venezuela – Continuing to Reach Out

Following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela, Israel sent a joint delegation of approximately 50 personnel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Home Front Command, and the National Emergency Authority. The delegation’s mission was to develop a national recovery plan and included engineering, search and rescue, and damage assessment experts who assisted the local authorities.

These delegations, like the one currently taking place in Colombia, are part of hundreds of humanitarian assistance operations carried out by Israel around the world over the years. They reflect Israel’s commitment to saving human lives, to solidarity, and to international cooperation, and demonstrate that even in a nation’s most difficult hours, reaching out and providing professional assistance can offer hope and save lives.

Attached are photos from the various humanitarian assistance delegations throughout history: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/081626627
IDF: More than 2 million tons of food, a 72% decrease in prices, and an increase of more than 50% in the number of hospital beds: The scope of the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the ceasefire

Since the beginning of the ceasefire in October 2025, the IDF has continued to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid and goods into the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the UN and international organizations.

Scope of Assistance:
Food
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More than 2 million tons of food have entered the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the ceasefire. A wide variety of food has entered, including meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, fruits, and vegetables.
- Since the beginning of the ceasefire, food prices have decreased by approximately 72%.
- Approximately 600 trucks enter the Gaza Strip every day, with 70–80% of the trucks carrying food.
- Today, 41 bakeries operated by international organizations are operating in the Gaza Strip, producing more than 3 million pita breads per day, alongside dozens of local bakeries.

Water:
- More than 70,000 cubic meters of water are supplied to the Gaza Strip on average every day – more than 60 liters per person per day.
- Approximately 250 water trucks operate every day, with approximately 2,800 distribution points throughout the Gaza Strip.
- More than 78,000 tons of hygiene and sanitation equipment have entered the Gaza Strip, alongside waste removal equipment and water purification tablets.
- Four water pipelines are currently operational in the Gaza Strip – Three of them transport water from Israel – in addition to desalination facilities, including two major desalination plants, one of which (in Khan Yunis) is connected to the “Kela” power line from Israel, as well as dozens of water wells throughout the Gaza Strip.

Medical:
- More than 21,000 tons of medical equipment have entered the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the ceasefire.
- The number of hospital beds has increased by more than 50%.
- In coordination with international organizations, advanced medical equipment has also entered the Gaza Strip, including X-ray machines, generators, and oxygen tanks.
- In northern Gaza, 8 permanent hospitals, 4 field hospitals, and 4 medical centers are currently operating.
- In southern Gaza, 2 permanent hospitals and 8 field hospitals are currently operating.

The volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip significantly exceeds the humanitarian needs as defined by UN agencies, international organizations, and assessments conducted throughout the war.

At the same time, Hamas remains the primary obstacle to further improving the situation in the Gaza Strip. The organization interferes with humanitarian operations, exploits civilian infrastructure, influences distribution mechanisms, and continues repeated attempts to smuggle prohibited items under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Israel will continue working together with its international partners to improve the humanitarian response, while preventing Hamas from exploiting it at the expense of Gazan civilians.
IDF: Chief of the General Staff in the Security Zone in Syria: “We see what is happening and are monitoring the changes on the Syrian front; we will not allow hostile forces to establish themselves on our borders, and we will know how to use our operational capabilities precisely where and when needed”

“We must prevent the development of terrorist threats, while also preventing the formation of a significant military threat on our borders”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the 210th Division today (Wednesday), together with the Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo, the Commander of the 210th Division, BG Yair Peli, the Commander of the 474th Regional Brigade, COL Y., and additional commanders.

During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff held an operational situational assessment and toured the Security Zone in southern Syria. As part of the tour, the Chief of the General Staff spoke with the reservist troops in the field and expressed his appreciation for their work and operational activity in the area.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “We are operating in a multi-front reality, in which the challenges are constantly changing and developing — the Syrian arena is one of them. We see what is happening and are monitoring the changes on the Syrian front — we must prepare for them accordingly. We will not allow hostile forces to establish themselves on our borders, and we will know how to use our operational capabilities precisely where and when needed. We must prevent the development of terrorist threats, while also preventing the formation of a significant military threat on our borders. In Syria as well, we have created a forward defense posture that serves as a buffer at the front of the communities, where our troops are operating.

We are still in a multi-front war, alert and operating in all arenas — escalation can develop in any one of them, and we must remain in constant readiness for that.

The division is doing excellent work. I want to express deep appreciation to the reservist troops who are here. I met a high-quality and professional reserve battalion here, reservists who have served hundreds of days since the beginning of the war. You were called up for a long period. I am aware of the heavy burden placed on your shoulders, appreciate your work, and am working extensively to ease the weight on you and on your families. The entire people of Israel are deeply indebted to you.”

Attached are the following:

Footage on the subject: https://bit.ly/4zrFxZY

Photos on the subject: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/14178
IDF: In a strike in the Al-Shati area: The IDF eliminated a company commander and three Nukhba platoon commanders in the Hamas terrorist organization

Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF struck in the Al-Shati area and eliminated four Nukhba commanders from the Beit Lahia battalion in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

The IDF now confirms that the terrorists who were eliminated in the strike are:

* Muhammad Hamdi Ahmad Al-Masri, a Nukbah company commander who advanced terror attacks against IDF troops.
* Samed Samir Harb Abu Habal, a Nukbah platoon commander who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre.
* Muhammad Attar, a Nukhba platoon commander who was involved in advancing and carrying out terrorist attacks against IDF troops.
* Muhammad Fathi Hussein Nasser, a Nukhba platoon commander who was involved in advancing and carrying out terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

The commanders’ activities posed a threat to IDF troops. They were eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat they posed.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. The IDF will continue to operate in accordance with international law and take measures to mitigate harm to civilians prior to conducting strikes.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: The terrorists struck today in the Gaza Strip operated from a civilian police station to advance terror attacks against IDF troops

Following the strikes earlier today (Wednesday), the IDF and ISA struck a gathering of terrorists in a police station in the Tuffah area of the northern Gaza Strip. During the strike, at least four terrorists from Hamas' military wing were present, alongside another terrorist from the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization. The IDF will provide further updates on the result of the strike when possible.

It should be emphasized that the terrorists who were struck operated from a civilian police station to advance terror attacks against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, while using it for military purposes and against international law.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians.

Half an hour before then, a platoon commander from the Hamas terrorist organization, who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated. The IDF will provide further updates on his terror activity when possible.
IDF: IDF and ISA reveal: Hamas conducts brutal interrogations and torture at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis

The Hamas terrorist organization has identified declining support among Gaza residents and fears losing its grip on the population. In response, Hamas is intensifying the activities of its security apparatus and attempting to enforce its rule through intimidation, interrogations, and torture.

Intelligence that can now be revealed shows that the Hamas terrorist organization is exploiting the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis and conducting torture and interrogations inside the hospital.

According to the information, interrogations by Hamas’ Internal Security Forces and military intelligence are taking place in the Yassin building, on the second floor of the hospital’s outpatient clinics. In addition, Hamas is exploiting the hospital as a governing center unrelated to its medical function, for the purposes of interrogations, torture, and extortion.

The Nasser Hospital continues to serve as a central military infrastructure for the Hamas terrorist organization in the southern Gaza Strip. Patients and hospital staff are witnessing the permanent presence of Hamas terrorists, some of them masked, in various areas of the hospital compound.

Hamas’ use of the hospital instills fear and endangers patients, healthcare providers, and medical staff. Additional interrogations are currently being conducted in a building that formerly housed hospital offices, was later used as a cafeteria and then converted into a prayer room, and is now being used by Hamas as an interrogation center.

The exploitation of civilian infrastructure for interrogations and torture is a widespread phenomenon within the Hamas terrorist organization. These actions by the Hamas terrorist organization constitute a violation of international law, which prohibits the military use of hospitals.

The IDF warns Gaza residents: Fearing the loss of its control over the Gaza Strip, the Hamas terrorist organization exploits hospitals, schools, and other civilian facilities for its own purposes, harming residents in the very places meant to serve them.

Attached is an illustration of the facility inside Nasser hospital: https://bit.ly/4xSimX7
IDF: The remaining trapped individuals were located and rescued at impact sites where the humanitarian delegation is operating, and the return of approximately 250 families to their homes has been approved.

IDF humanitarian delegation teams in Colombia, working alongside local rescue forces, located and rescued all missing people at the impact sites in which they operated and continue to assist at other impact sites.

In addition, the delegation’s members continue a central effort to assess buildings and conduct professional surveys of damaged structures, in order to assist decision-makers in the city in developing an up-to-date situational assessment. In this way, the delegation’s experts are enabling educational and healthcare institutions to resume operations, allowing the city to return to normal functioning as soon as possible.

To date, dozens of buildings have been surveyed; most have been approved for use, while some have been deemed unsafe. Just yesterday, the delegation’s experts approved the safe return of more than 250 families to their homes.

Attached are the following:

Footage from the body camera of a rescuer from the delegation: https://bit.ly/3SjU5tK

Video footage of the delegation operating at impact sites: https://bit.ly/4gn0Oez

Photos of delegation members operating at various impact sites: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/08202026627
IDF: A short while ago, during IDF operational activity in the Jenin area, a terrorist armed with a knife attempted to stab an IDF soldier.

The soldiers responded by firing
toward the terrorist and eliminating him.
No IDF injuries were reported.
The IDF eliminated a terrorist who took part in holding numerous hostages in Hamas captivity

Two days ago (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the Nuseirat area and eliminated Sabahi Sami Mahmoud Shahata, a platoon commander in Hamas's military wing.

Sabahi inifltrated Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, and took part in holding numerous hostages in Hamas captivity during the war.

In November 2023, as part of the hostage release agreement, Sabahi participated in the handover “ceremony” of the returnees and their transfer to the Red Cross.

Recently, the terrorist attempted to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and was eliminated in order to remove the threat.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.

Attached is a related graphic:
IDF: Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers dispatched to the area of Sa'ir following a report of Palestinians hurling rocks towards a group of Israeli civilians who were present in the area without advanced authorization.

As a result of the rock hurling, Israeli civilians were injured. A security official opened fire in the area, and there are Palestinian casualties as a result of the shooting.

In an additional report that was received regarding a structure under construction being set on fire, firefighting crews worked to extinguish the fire.

IDF soldiers operated to disperse the confrontation and removed the Israeli civilians from the area.

The IDF clarifies that the presence of Israeli civilians in the area without prior coordination and authorization endangers the civilians and diverts the soldiers’ efforts away from defensive and counterterrorism activities.

At this time, officers from the Judea and Samaria District Police are at the scene with IDF soldiers, operating to collect evidence and testimonies as part of an investigation that has been launched.
IDF: The IDF carried out a strike on a structure in the Baraashit area within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon

Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers identified several suspects who crossed into the Security Zone in the Baraashit area, entered a structure, and posed a threat to IDF soldiers.
Following the identification, the IDF carried out a strike on the structure.

The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to harm the civilians of Israel and its soldiers, and will continue to operate in order to remove immediate threats.

The IDF continues to remain committed to the agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
IDF: Earlier today (Friday), IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops in a manner that posed an immediate threat to them.

The troops fired and neutralized the terrorist in order to remove the threat.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Earlier today (Friday), IDF troops operating in the central Gaza Strip identified a terrorist from the Hamas terrorist organization, who was armed with a knife, while approaching the Yellow Line, intending to cross it.

The troops continuously monitored the terrorist, and after he crossed the Yellow Line, he was taken for questioning in Israeli territory.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: A short while ago, the IDF fired in southern Syria toward a terrorist who advanced terror attacks in final stages of preparation.

The terrorist's activity posed an immediate threat to IDF soldiers.

The IDF will continue to operate in order to remove any threat to IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a company commander who advanced terror attacks and took part in efforts to restore Hamas’ underground infrastructure

Earlier today (Saturday), the IDF struck in the Deir al-Balah area and eliminated the terrorist Sharif al-Hasanat, a company commander in the Deir al-Balah Battalion in Hamas' military wing.

Throughout the war, the terrorist took part in leading efforts to restore Hamas’ underground infrastructure.

Recently, the terrorist continued to advance terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.

The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF troops and was eliminated in order to remove the threat.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.