❌ HAMAS INTERNAL SECURITY CHIEF CAPTURED IN GAZA CITY: The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) carried out a targeted operation in Gaza City earlier today, capturing Muein al-Arabid, identified as the head of Hamas' Internal Security apparatus in the Gaza Strip. Shin Bet special forces entered a building and apprehended al-Arabid while the Israeli Air Force struck several "military targets in the area to remove threats to the forces." No Israeli forces were injured.
According to the IDF and Shin Bet, al-Arabid had recently worked to "consolidate the Hamas terror organization's control over the northern Gaza Strip" and advance attacks against IDF troops operating near the Yellow Line. He was transferred to Israel for further questioning. The agencies said the operation was intended to "remove threats and undermine Hamas's control in the area and its plans to advance terrorist activities against IDF troops and Israeli civilians."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I commend the Shin Bet and the IDF, who in a bold operation arrested today the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus near his home in Gaza."
Netanyahu described al-Arabid as "one of Hamas's most senior leaders, was responsible for hiding and moving our hostages, hiding senior Hamas officials, force build-up, and attempting to restore the capabilities of the terror organization."
"Recently, he was engaged in efforts to restore Hamas's governance in Gaza, in deception regarding the issue of demilitarizing the Strip, and assisted in carrying out terror attacks against our forces and our civilians," Netanyahu said. He added that Israel "will continue to pursue all Hamas leaders and everyone who took part in the October 7 massacre."
Arabic-language media had claimed that an Israeli-backed anti-Hamas militia carried out the raid. The IDF and Shin Bet said it was conducted by Shin Bet special forces. Al Jazeera subsequently published footage showing the Gaza City raid.
The IDF said Southern Command forces remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue operating to remove threats.
🎯 HAMAS COMMANDER STRUCK IN JABALIA: The IDF said it struck a commander in Hamas' military wing in the Jabalia area to remove an immediate threat. According to the military, the terrorist had recently advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians while working to restore Hamas capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire.
❌ HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DISMANTLED IN SOUTHERN LEBANON: The IDF's 769th, 4th and 55th Brigades, operating under the 91st Division in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, are working to clear the area of terrorist infrastructure and dismantle weapons.
Troops located guided anti-tank missiles, RPG rockets, a rocket launcher, missile launchers, grenades, explosive devices, Kalashnikov rifles, tactical vests, uniforms and helmets. The IDF said Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure was found embedded within civilian infrastructure, consistent with the organization's modus operandi, and was dismantled. The military also released footage of 55th Brigade troops operating in the area.
🛡️ PLANNED IDF EXERCISE IN THE GOLAN HEIGHTS: The IDF announced that a military exercise will take place Wednesday morning in the Golan Heights. Increased movement of security forces will be noticeable, and gunfire and explosions may be heard. The exercise was planned in advance as part of the IDF's 2026 training program.
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