🛡️ IDF READINESS POSTURE: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated that the military remains on high alert and is prepared to resume combat immediately across all sectors if required. He delivered the remarks during an Independence Day ceremony honoring 120 outstanding soldiers at the President’s Residence.
🔥 STRAIT OF HORMUZ INCIDENTS: A cargo ship was fired upon multiple times by an IRGC gunboat approximately 8 nautical miles west of Iran, according to UKMTO. This marks the second reported maritime attack in the area within the same day.
⚠️ HEZBOLLAH DRONE INTERCEPTION: An Israeli Air Force interception stopped a Hezbollah-launched drone targeting IDF forces south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon before it entered Israeli territory. No sirens were activated per protocol, while Hezbollah claimed the attack targeted an Israeli artillery site near Ras al-Bayada, framing it as a response to alleged ceasefire violations.
💥 PRE-CEASEFIRE OPERATIONS IN DIBBIN: IDF troops from the 91st Division, supported by the Israeli Air Force, conducted an operation approximately 12 kilometers inside Lebanon targeting a Hezbollah compound linked to planned attacks. Over 70 targets were struck within hours, and more than 20 terrorists were eliminated through combined ground and air engagement.
❌ WEAPONS DISCOVERIES IN SOUTHERN LEBANON: IDF forces located significant Hezbollah weapon stockpiles across multiple villages south of the Forward Defense Line, including Al-Khiyam, Beit Lif, Adshit al-Qusayr, and A-Taybeh. Recovered items included RPG launchers, sniper weapons, drones, explosives, ammunition, and surveillance equipment, assessed as intended for attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
🎯 SALUKI INFILTRATION RESPONSE: Two terrorists who crossed the Forward Defense Line in the Saluki area and approached IDF troops were identified as an immediate threat and eliminated in an airstrike. Operations to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure and remove remaining threats in the area are ongoing.
🎯 TARGETED ELIMINATION IN SOUTHERN GAZA: IDF troops eliminated Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas near the Yellow Line after he approached forces in a threatening manner. Joint IDF and Shin Bet analysis confirmed his role in the October 7 infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz and his continued involvement in directing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
⚠️ CIVILIAN BORDER BREACH INTO SYRIA: Approximately 40 Israeli civilians crossed into Syrian territory near the border before being returned and detained by IDF forces.
The military described the incident as a serious criminal offense due to the risks posed to both civilians and operational forces.
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