Israel Defense Forces

2023-06-13 19:14:08 Please find attached the following IDF announcement regarding the findings of the examination into the death of the late Sergeant Lia Ben Nun, Staff Sergeant Ori Izhak Iluz and Staff Sergeant Ohad Shimon Dahan following the infiltration of an assailant through the Egyptian border: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC130623551 Open / Comment

2023-06-13 17:21:38 IDF: A short while ago, shots were fired from a vehicle towards an Israeli vehicle adjacent the Reihan crossing, IDF soldiers responded by firing towards the suspects’ vehicle who fled the area.

Four IDF soldiers were lightly injured and evacuated to a hospital in order to receive medical treatment, their families were informed.

IDF soldiers are searching the area and are blocking routes. Open / Comment

2023-06-13 14:59:50 IDF: Initial report- A report has been received regarding a shooting adjacent to the town of Ya'bad. Details to follow. Open / Comment

2023-06-09 07:48:06 IDF: A suspect arrived in a stolen vehicle at the Rantis Crossing. While IDF soldiers inspected his vehicle, the suspect attacked an IDF soldier and attempted to steal his weapon. Following the confrontation, another soldier in the area shot live fire toward the suspect and neutralized him.
The soldier was lightly injured, received medical treatment at the scene, and was later evacuated to a hospital for further treatment.
The possibility that the background to the incident is criminal is being looked into, the incident is under review. Open / Comment

2023-06-08 19:42:44 Please find attached the following IDF announcement regarding the conclusion of the “Firm Hand” exercise: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC08062023589

Attached are related photos: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC070623125

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3MXr94j Open / Comment

2023-06-08 12:51:33 IDF: Overnight (Thursday), IDF and Israel Border Police forces operated in the city of Ramallah to demolish the residence of the terrorist Islam Farouk. The terrorist carried out a bombing attack in Jerusalem on November 23rd, 2022, in which civilians Aryeh Schupak and Tadese Tashume were murdered and dozens of civilians were injured.

During the activity in the city of Ramallah, violent riots were instigated in a number of locations, during which suspects hurled explosive devices, Molotov cocktails, and rocks at the forces. The security forces responded with riot dispersal means and live fire toward the area of the riots. Hits were identified.

An initial inquiry suggests that a Palestinian photojournalist who was in the area of the violent and crowded riots was injured, likely by a rubber bullet. The details of the incident are under review.

The IDF makes every effort to prevent any harm to non-combatants during operational activity and to allow freedom of movement and the press. Open / Comment

2023-06-07 17:38:31 IDF: Following the explosion heard an hour ago in the area of the city of Kiryat Gat, it was a preplanned controlled ammunition explosion, there is no risk of a security incident. Open / Comment

2023-06-06 22:00:30 IDF: A short while ago, a shooting attack was carried out toward an Israeli vehicle adjacent to the Tapuah Junction. An Israeli civilian was lightly injured by glass shards and hits were identified on the vehicle.
During IDF searches in the area, shell casings were found, the soldiers continue searching the area for suspects. Open / Comment

2023-06-05 23:47:46 IDF: IDF soldiers apprehended the assailant who carried out the ramming attack adjacent to the Einabus square

Following the previous report, this evening (Monday), an assailant rammed into two IDF soldiers adjacent to the Einabus square in the town of Huwara. One soldier was moderately injured and another soldier was lightly injured, both of them were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified.

IDF soldiers spotted the suspected vehicle shortly after, pursued it and apprehended the assailant. A knife was located in the vehicle.

The assailant was transferred to security forces for further questioning. Open / Comment

2023-06-05 21:43:38 IDF: A short while ago, an IDF soldier was lightly injured by a vehicle adjacent to the Bitot Junction. The incident is under review.
The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and his family has been notified. Open / Comment