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IDF: A drug smuggling attempt worth approximately 600,000 shekels was thwarted by IDF soldiers

Earlier today, IDF soldiers spotted a number of suspects attempting to smuggle drugs from Egypt into Israeli territory.
The soldiers deployed to the scene thwarted the drug smuggling attempt, causing the suspects to flee.
33 kilograms of drugs were confiscated and transferred to the Israel Police for further processing.

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0108202202

In addition, attached is a video of the drug smuggling attempt: https://bit.ly/3OR40PE
IDF: The IDF conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight.

Following a situational assessment after terrorist activities were identified with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, it was decided to block off areas and routes adjacent to the Gaza Strip security fence.

All areas heading west of route 232 will be blocked off in both directions, as well as the following routes:

Route 4 - from Zikim Junction to the route accessing the Erez Crossing.

Route 34 - from Yad Mordechai Junction to the Nir Am Crossing.

Route 232 - from Nir Am to Kerem Shalom.

In addition, it has been decided to close the Zikim Beach to visitors, cancel train services between Ashkelon and Sderot and to close the Erez Crossing to workers.

The area has been closed to civilians due to a direct threat and in order to prevent a possible attack on civilians.
IDF: IDF, ISA and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria

Overnight, IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria, including in the town of Qibya and the city of Hebron.

During counterterrorism activity in the city of Nablus, three individuals suspected of terrorist activities were apprehended. During the activity, a violent riot was instigated. The rioters hurled rocks at the soldiers, who responded with riot dispersal means and .22 caliber rounds. A hit was identified.

In parallel, the forces operated in the towns of Harmala, Rahma, and Hujayla and apprehended two terrorist suspects.

Furthermore, IDF soldiers apprehended an individual suspected of terrorist activities in the Tulkarm Camp. During the soldiers' activity, dozens of Palestinian rioters hurled rocks and explosive devices at the soldiers.

In addition, during IDF counterterrorism activity in the Al Am'ari Camp, two terrorist suspects were apprhended. During the activity, Molotov cocktails were hurled at the soldiers who responded with riot dispersal means.

The soldiers also operated in the Far'a Camp and apprehended two individuals suspected of terrorist activities. During the activity, a violent riot was instigated during which rocks and explosive devices were hurled at the soldiers. The rioters also shot at the soldiers, who responded with riot dispersal means and live fire. Hits were identified.

A total of twelve individuals were apprehended overnight and were transferred to security forces for further questioning. In the last few days, the IDF and Israeli security forces have apprehended and investigated over 50 individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity.

No IDF injuries were reported.
IDF: Two weeks after the sinkhole disaster in Keremi Yosef, during which the late Khalil Kimchi was killed, his family arrived for a visit to the Oketz Unit and met with the IDF soldier and her dog who located Mr. Kimchi's body

Today (Tuesday), the Kimchi family, who’s son, the late Khalil Kimchi, was killed in the sinkhole disaster in Keremi Yosef, visited the Oketz Unit in the Mitkan Adam military base.

During the visit, the family met with the Commanding Officer of the Oketz Unit, LTC Y, and the soldier, SGT G, and her trained dog, Inga, who were called at the beginning of the incident and searched for and found the body of the late Khalil Kimchi.

Together with the Kimchi family, it was decided that one of the new rescue dogs in the unit will be named after the late Khalil Kimchi.

The Kimchi family expressed their appreciation for SGT G, for her dog Inga and for the entire unit for their operations and professionalism throughout the incident.


Attached are photographs from the Kimchi family's visit to the Oketz Unit:
https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0208202202
IDF: IDF, ISA and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria

Overnight, IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria, including in the towns of Deir Abu Masha'al, Urif, Tell, Ein Qiniyye, Ein Al Sultan, Kifl Haris, Al Aroub and the city of Hebron.

During counterterrorism activity in the town of Qabatiya, one individual suspected of terrorist activities was apprehended. During the activity, a violent riot was instigated. The rioters hurled rocks, a Molotov cocktail and an improvised grenade. In addition, in the residence of one of the suspects an explosive device was located.

Furthermore, IDF soldiers apprehended four individuals suspected of terrorist activities in the towns of Anata, Abu Shukhaydam and Bidu.

During the counterterrorism activities, illegal weapons were confiscated, including a “Carlo” gun and a handgun.

A total of 12 individuals were apprehended overnight.

The suspects and the confiscated weapons were transferred to security forces for further processing.

No IDF injuries were reported.

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0308202202

In addition, attached is a video of the activity overnight: https://bit.ly/3zTdF4f
IDF: Please find attached the following IDF announcement regarding the reopening ceremony for the 144th UAV Squadron:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0208202201
IDF: IDF, ISA and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria

Overnight, IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria, including in the towns of Jiftlik, Khirbat Bayt Hassan, Beit Dekko and the city of Qalqilya.

During counterterrorism activity in the town of Nur Shams and Silat al-Harithiya, three individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities were apprehended. During the activity in the town of Nur Shams, a violent riot was instigated. The rioters hurled rocks and Molotov cocktails at the soldiers, who responded with riot dispersal means. Hits were identified.

At the same time, the forces operated in the towns of Al-Khader, Jabal Mualah, Halhul and Dheisha and apprehended seven suspects of terrorist activity. A violent riot was instigated in a number of locations, during which dozens of suspects hurled rocks at IDF soldiers, who responded with riot dispersal means.

Furthermore, IDF soldiers apprehended two individuals suspected of terrorist activities in the city of Nablus. The soldiers also operated in the area of Joseph’s Tomb to improve the security posts at the compound.
During the IDF's activity in Nablus, a number of suspects hurled rocks at the security forces, who responded with riot dispersal means.

In addition, the security forces apprehended 10 individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activities, and confiscated their weapons, in the city of Hebron and the town of Wadi Simen.

A total of twenty-two individuals were apprehended overnight and were transferred to security forces for further questioning.
No IDF injuries were reported.

Attached are photos from the activity overnight: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0408200201

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3PUnZ1k
IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment in the IDF, it was decided to reinforce the Gaza Division with additional soldiers in order to increase the IDF's readiness in the area.
IDF: Please find attached the following IDF announcement regarding the "Noble Rose" joint exercise of the Israeli Navy and the United States Navy:
https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0508202202

Attached is a video on the subject:
https://bit.ly/3QDTLjl
Initial report: The IDF is currently striking in the Gaza Strip. A special situation has been declared on the Israeli home front. Details to follow.
IDF: The IDF Spokesperson has announced that the name of the operation against Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist targets is Operation "Breaking Dawn."
IDF: Special instructions on the Israeli home front within 80 km of the Gaza Strip have been posted on the National Emergency Portal. The directives are valid from Friday, August 5, 2022 at 16:45 until Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 20:00: https://l5k.me/N8AQz_#phnx
Please find attached the following IDF announcement regarding the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Northern Gaza Division Commanding Officer that was targeted: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0508202206

Attached is a video of the IDF striking in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/3BKm8Im
Operation “Breaking Dawn”

IDF: Attached are photos from the situational assessment earlier today: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0508202207
Attached is a profile of Tayseer Jabari, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Northern Gaza Division Commanding Officer, who was targeted: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC0508202210
IDF: Operation “Breaking Dawn”

The IDF is continuing to strike terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip

A short while ago, IDF special forces and artillery forces targeted six military posts belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. A number of PIJ operatives were neutralized during the strikes.

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, has instructed the IDF to go into emergency mode and to open the High Command Post.

Attached are visuals from the IDF strikes: https://bit.ly/3Q1QBpn
IDF: “Breaking Dawn” – The IDF has begun a wide draft of reserve soldiers

Following an IDF situational assessment, it was decided to draft a wide recruitment of reserve soldiers in order to reinforce the Southern Command, the Aerial Defense Array, the Home Front Command, and in the number of soldiers and officers.

The draft of the reserve soldiers is carried out through a special order approved by the Minister of Defense.
IDF: The IDF targeted a rocket launch compound belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization

IDF fighter jets targeted a rocket launching site belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the city of Khan Yunis.

A short while ago, a failed launch was attempted at this site.

The IDF is continuing to target Palestinian Islamic Jihad military targets throughout the Gaza Strip.

Please find attached a video of the strike: https://bit.ly/3Qj79cV
IDF: Initial report – sirens sounded in the city of Yavne and Lachish. Details to follow.
IDF: Initial report – within the last few minutes, sirens were sounded in central and southern Israel. Details to follow.
IDF: Initial report – additional sirens sounded in the last minutes in southern Israel. Details to follow.