❌ Hezbollah weapons and tunnels destroyed in southern Lebanon: During recent operations in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, IDF troops located Hezbollah weapons facilities containing launchers, machine guns, explosive devices, missiles, and additional weapons.
The troops dismantled the facilities and destroyed the weapons, which the IDF said were intended for use against Israeli civilians and IDF forces. The military stated it will continue operating to remove threats and prevent Hezbollah from attacking Israel.
The IDF also reported destroying two underground tunnel routes in the Majdal Zoun area. In addition, the Israeli Air Force and ground forces carried out more than 20 strikes in response to Hezbollah ceasefire violations, eliminating several terrorists who posed threats to IDF forces.
🇮🇱 Defense Minister Katz rejects withdrawal pressure: Responding to President Trump's statement that Israel will withdraw from Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz said: "We did not seek permission from any party to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon."
🎯 October 7 Nukhba commander eliminated in Gaza: The IDF announced the elimination of Yahya Saeed Mohammed Hamdan, a Nukhba cell commander in Hamas' military wing who infiltrated the Re'im military base during the October 7 massacre.
According to the military, Hamdan recently worked to advance attacks against IDF troops and restore Hamas' operational capabilities. The IDF said he posed an immediate threat and was eliminated in a precise airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip.
⚔️ Tunnel operations and fighting continue in Gaza: The IDF said reservists from the 14th Armored Brigade demolished five Hamas tunnels spanning approximately two kilometers in the northern Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line.
The brigade has completed its mission and has been replaced by the 179th Armored Brigade.
Separately, the military reported destroying approximately 200 meters of underground tunnels while continuing systematic tunnel detection efforts focused on the Khan Younis area.
More than 10 terrorists were eliminated, including Hamas commanders, operatives involved in rebuilding Hamas infrastructure, and terrorists who participated in the October 7 attack.
❌ Counterterror operations continue in Judea and Samaria: During dozens of operations, Israeli forces arrested approximately 70 wanted suspects, including individuals allegedly planning imminent terrorist attacks, Hamas affiliates, stone and Molotov cocktail throwers, and weapons traffickers.
Forces also seized explosives-making materials, ammunition, a pistol, a grenade, a Carlo submachine gun, and an M16 rifle.
The IDF added that forces continue operations to thwart weapons smuggling and strengthen defenses along Israel's eastern and western borders.
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