⚠️ JUDEA AND SAMARIA: An Israeli civilian was severely wounded in a suspected stabbing at the Maoz Yehuda farming outpost near Usarin. Rescuers Without Borders said the Palestinian attacker arrived by vehicle, stabbed the Israeli and fled. IDF forces imposed roadblocks and located him near his vehicle in the Qabalan area. When he attempted to stab soldiers, a commander from the 411th Artillery Battalion opened fire and eliminated him, about an hour after the attack. Video showed the attacker fleeing after his knife broke during the stabbing.
🚨 HAJJA RIOT: IDF troops entered Hajja in the Ephraim Brigade sector after friction developed between Palestinians and Israeli civilians who had entered the village. The troops removed the Israelis, after which Palestinian rioters threw stones at the force. The IDF said soldiers carried out a suspect-arrest procedure, first firing into the air and then toward the main instigators. Hits were identified, and the incident is under investigation. Defense Minister Israel Katz separately warned: “We will start a full-scale war against the Palestinian Authority if it is confirmed that they are preparing for an attack like October 7th”.
🎯 GAZA OPERATIONS: An IDF engineering vehicle drove over a Hamas explosive device in the Yellow Line area of northern Gaza, with no Israeli injuries. The IDF subsequently struck Hamas infrastructure it said was being used to advance attacks against Israeli civilians and troops.
🛰️ STRIKE REDIRECTED TO AVOID CIVILIANS: The IDF said a munition launched toward a Hamas military-wing terrorist was redirected in real time after civilians gathered near the target. Because the munition could no longer be canceled after launch, it was diverted instead. The military released footage and said the action reflected its effort to distinguish between terrorists and civilians and minimize civilian harm.
🔻 HAMAS AND ISLAMIC JIHAD OPERATIVES ELIMINATED: The IDF eliminated Hamas Nukhba company commander Yusuf Aqila, saying he had recently advanced attacks and worked to restore Hamas capabilities in systematic violation of the ceasefire. In Al-Shati, Islamic Jihad operative Sabhi Hadr Al-Atham Al-Batrihi was eliminated after allegedly participating in planting explosives against IDF troops. In a separate strike last week, Hamas Nukhba terrorist Ahmad Fuad Khalil Khalas was eliminated after participating in similar operations. The IDF said all three posed active threats.
🛡️ IDF TESTS SURPRISE-WAR READINESS: The IDF completed its surprise “Breaking Dawn 2.0” General Staff exercise, placing headquarters across all regional commands, directorates and branches on alert without prior notice. Scenarios included ground, air and maritime incursions, projectile fire, shooting attacks, mass-casualty incidents, abductions and hostage situations. Standby and reserve forces, including battalions and special units, were activated and dispatched to multiple sectors.
📋 OCTOBER 7 LESSONS INCORPORATED: The drill tested coordination between the air, land and maritime domains and decision-making from field commands through the General Staff. The IDF said it incorporated lessons from October 7 and combat on multiple fronts, including operational plans ahead of the upcoming holiday period. Findings will undergo an in-depth review to identify vulnerabilities and improve readiness.
🪖 ZAMIR ON READINESS AND DETERRENCE: Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir called the exercise “another step in implementing the lessons of October 7th” and a test of readiness for surprise war. “The IDF is fit, prepared and ready to defend the State of Israel, and is also prepared to take the initiative and strike anyone who attempts to harm us,” he said, warning that anyone attacking Israel and its civilians “will pay an immediate and very heavy price.”
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