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IDF: Following the report of a shooting in the area of Homesh, an initial inquiry indicates that an Israeli civilian identified a suspected armed individual and heard gunfire that was not related to a terror attack. Furthermore, the civilian fired toward the source of the gunfire.

IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene and are conducting searches for armed individuals in the area.
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Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF and ISA eliminated the head of the Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization in the area of Khan Yunis

Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF and ISA struck in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip and eliminated Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, who served as the head of the Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization in Khan Yunis.

The Popular Resistance Committees is a terrorist organization established in 2000. The terrorist organization, which was formerly affiliated with Fatah, is now linked to the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of the Iranian terror regime. Members of the organization took part in the October 7th Massacre, infiltrating Israeli territory, murdering and abducting civilians and soldiers into the Gaza Strip. Throughout the war, the terrorist organization executed numerous terror attacks against IDF troops in cooperation with Hamas.

Throughout the war, and particularly in recent times, the terrorist advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the military capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat he posed.

Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.

The security forces under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
IDF: Initial report - A report was received regarding a shooting attack near the area of Judea Junction, the details are under review. IDF soldiers have been dispatched to the area.
IDF: Following a report that was received of a shooting attack in the Judea Junction area, numerous IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area and launched a pursuit after the terrorist. The soldiers are establishing roadblocks in the area.
IDF: Following the report of a shooting attack in the Judea Junction area, IDF soldiers eliminated two terrorists and continue searches in the area.
A cordon was imposed in the area. Details to follow.
IDF: Following the shooting attack earlier today (Friday) in the Judea Regional Brigade's area of responsibility, IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police officers in Judea and Samaria launched offensive counterterrorism operations in the Hebron area, which has been placed under a cordon, and in additional areas. The soldiers are currently operating inside the residences of the terrorists and additional suspects.

Additionally, over the past week, IDF soldiers, Israel Border Police officers and Israel Police officers, based on ISA intelligence, conducted dozens of offensive counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria. Approximately 70 wanted individuals were apprehended, including individuals affiliated with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations and inciters against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers.

Additionally, dozens of weapons were located, including M16 rifles, Carlo submachine guns, and four explosive devices.

The security forces will continue to conduct offensive counterterrorism operations to safeguard the security of Israeli civilians.

Attached is footage from IDF soldiers' activity in the area of the terror attack: https://bit.ly/4kctk60
IDF: Attached is an IDF announcement regarding the names of two fallen soldiers whose families have been notified: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC23102026798234234342

In the incident in which Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem fell, three additional soldiers from the battalion were lightly injured.

The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital, and their families have been notified.

Additionally, attached is a link to the IDF website, where updates on fallen soldiers are published: https://www.idf.il/59780
IDF: “Thanks to the bravery of IDF soldiers, a grave terror attack against Israeli civilians was thwarted this morning”

Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, at the scene of the attack:

“This morning, a grave terror attack against Israeli civilians was thwarted, thanks to the bravery of IDF soldiers.

Unfortunately, we paid a heavy price during the encounter, and two combat soldiers fell in battle. I wish to extend my condolences to their families.

The IDF is the protective shield of Israeli civilians.

Today, IDF soldiers put their lives on the line to prevent a grave terror attack against civilians. We are launching a significant counterterrorism operation, alongside imposing a cordon on the areas of Hebron and Halhul. We will bring all terrorists to justice and dismantle terrorist infrastructure of all kinds.”

Attached is a video of the Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, at the scene of the attack: https://bit.ly/4yADwZG
IDF: Chief of the General Staff at the scene of the shooting attack near Judea Junction: “The outcome of the encounter with the terrorist cell is painful, but the initial inquiry indicates that the troops’ actions prevented a serious attack against Israeli civilians. We will act decisively, pursue and reach all those involved in the attack”

“We are at the highest level of readiness and alert across all fronts. Our primary mission is to thwart terrorism and ensure security and stability for Israeli civilians. We will continue to strike and take proactive action wherever necessary, while acting with composure. We will not be drawn into provocations or allow our enemies to influence our actions, particularly as we enter this sensitive week”

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, arrived at the scene of the shooting attack near the Judea Junction, in the Judea Regional Brigade’s area of responsibility, where he toured the scene and held a situational assessment alongside the Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth; the Commander of the 98th Division, BG Meni Liberty; the Acting Head of the Civil Administration, BG (Res.) Ilan Malka; the Commander of the Judea Regional Brigade, COL D.; the Commander of the Judea and Samaria Border Police; representatives of the Israel Security Agency (ISA); and additional senior commanders.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “The outcome of the encounter with the terrorist cell is painful, but the initial inquiry indicates that the actions of the Ari Battalion troops prevented a serious attack against Israeli civilians. We will act decisively, pursue and reach all those involved in the attack.

Based on the situational assessment, we prepared for the possibility of escalation in Judea and Samaria, reinforced our troops and deployed the 98th Division headquarters and numerous additional troops to the area. Our troops’ operations in the area have prevented and thwarted numerous attacks in recent weeks. We will act decisively and pursue all those involved in the attack. Anyone who attempts to harm us should know that we will reach them.

We are at the highest level of readiness and alert across all fronts. Our primary mission is to thwart terrorism and ensure security and stability for Israeli civilians. We will continue to strike and take proactive action wherever necessary, while acting with composure. We will not be drawn into provocations or allow our enemies to influence our actions, particularly as we enter this sensitive week. We will also conduct an inquiry into this attack to learn from it and draw lessons for the future.

I extend my deepest condolences to the families of SSGT Ron Yonatan Roytman and SGT Yuval Shai Svilem, who fell while defending Israeli civilians and preventing an even more serious attack. I also wish the wounded a speedy recovery.”

Attached are the following:

Footage related to the incident: https://bit.ly/4z72Vew

Photos related to the incident: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC231020264534532
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

In response to this morning’s terrorist attack: Security forces launched a counterterrorism operation in the Hebron area

In response to the shooting attack in which two IDF soldiers fell and several others were wounded, IDF soldiers, the ISA, Israel Border Police officers, and personnel from the Judea District Coordination and Liaison Administration launched a counterterrorism operation in the Hebron area, from which the terrorists had emerged.

The forces have begun conducting precise, targeted and thorough searches throughout the area to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure and weapons, while questioning suspects.

The operation is targeted and limited to the area from which the terrorists operated, and is expected to continue for several days.

From the start of the operation, residents living in the area where forces are operating will be able to leave through three designated exit points, following questioning and security screening. Individuals who raise suspicion during the screening process will be referred to security forces for further questioning.

The operation is a direct continuation of a series of offensive counterterrorism measures carried out since this morning, including mapping the terrorists’ residences, imposing a cordon on the areas of Hebron and Halhul, establishing roadblocks, and conducting counterterrorism activities in areas throughout the sector.

In addition, efforts are underway to improve security conditions in the area by demolishing illegal structures that could pose a security threat at the site of the encounter.

Security forces are currently conducting counterterrorism operations at dozens of locations throughout Judea and Samaria. They will continue to operate proactively to prevent terrorist attacks, address security threats, and protect Israeli civilians.
IDF: Yesterday (Friday), in two separate incidents, IDF troops identified two terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line in the northern and southern Gaza Strip.

Following the identification, the troops eliminated the terrorists.

IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Over the weekend, IDF soldiers, Israel Border Police, and the ISA operated throughout Judea and Samaria in approximately 40 areas and 400 locations as part of counterterrorism activities, focusing on areas identified with Hamas.

As part of the activity, the forces apprehended approximately 40 suspects, including terrorists affiliated with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations, as well as suspects involved in incitement, public disorder, and rock-hurling.

In the Judea Brigade, forces are operating extensively at dozens of locations in Hebron and Halhul to thwart terrorism and have apprehended approximately 20 suspects.

At the same time, IDF soldiers from the Etzion Brigade entered more than 70 locations across more than 10 areas as part of a brigade-level operation. During the activity, suspects involved in planting explosive devices and advancing terrorist activity were apprehended, including Hamas operatives.

In the Samaria and Menashe brigades, IDF soldiers and Israel Border Police dismantled memorials commemorating terrorists who took part in terror attacks in which Israeli civilians were killed. In the Samaria Brigade, two suspects involved in a terror attack against Israeli civilians in the area of Burin were apprehended. A hunting rifle used by suspects in the area of Silat al-Dhahr was also located.

Throughout the Benjamin Brigade, IDF soldiers operated in approximately 15 areas and apprehended terrorists affiliated with Hamas, terrorist operatives, and individuals involved in public disorder.

In the Ephraim Brigade, forces apprehended several suspects, conducted dozens of questioning sessions, and searched for weapons.

The security forces will continue to operate with determination to prevent the entrenchment of terrorism in the area and thwart any threat to Israeli civilians.
IDF: In accordance with the situational assessment, it was decided that, starting tomorrow (Sunday) through Monday, Palestinian workers will not be permitted to enter Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley for work, with the exception of industrial zones and a limited number of other approved areas.

Additionally, following a recommendation by the security establishment, the political echelon approved a ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers throughout Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, including industrial zones, as well as the closure of all land crossings throughout Election Day (Tuesday), October 27, 2026.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF eliminated two terrorists involved in transferring millions of shekels to Hamas, and dismantled a weapons storage facility

Last week (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi, a terrorist cell commander in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

In a separate strike in the Nuseirat area last week (Tuesday), the IDF eliminated Karam Riyad Hassan Abu Butaihan, a terrorist from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization who was involved in transferring funds to the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.

Throughout the war, both terrorists were involved in facilitating the transfer of millions of shekels from the Iranian regime and Turkey to Hamas' military wing.
These funds were recently used to support Hamas' efforts to rebuild its military capabilities and plan terrorist attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians, constituting a systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in order to remove this threat.

Additionally, last week (Thursday), the IDF and ISA struck a weapons storage facility in the central Gaza Strip and dismantled it in an aerial strike. The facility was used by the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization to store various types of weapons, including Kalashnikov rifles, a launcher, and rockets.

The security forces will continue to operate resolutely to degrade the funding and force buildup capabilities of terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, diminish their military capabilities, and thwart any attempts to restore them or possess weapons intended to harm IDF troops.

Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including advance warnings to the population before striking the weapons storage facility, the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance.

The security forces under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

IDF and ISA soldiers apprehended a suspect who intended to carry out a terror attack in Judea and Samaria

Following precise intelligence provided by the ISA, IDF soldiers operating in the Binyamin Brigade area apprehended a suspect earlier today who was planning to carry out an imminent terrorist attack along a major road.

The suspect was transferred to security forces for further questioning.
IDF: Security Personnel Working to Facilitate the Olive Harvest in Judea and Samaria: According to estimates, 220,000 dunams have been harvested so far in Judea and Samaria

*The following are the estimated olive harvest figures to date:*
* Approximately 220,000 dunams have been harvested so far in Judea and Samaria.
* Approximately 100 coordinated olive harvesting sites have operated under the protection of security personnel in Judea and Samaria.
* The estimated yield harvested so far stands at approximately 22,500 tons of olives, from which approximately 5,500 liters of olive oil have been produced, with a value of NIS 225 million.

* Incidents receiving increasing media attention account for only a small percentage of the olive harvesting areas in Judea and Samaria. The vast majority of coordinated olive harvesting operations protected by security personnel are proceeding as planned, without unusual incidents.
* To facilitate the olive harvest season and prevent incidents of friction, violence, and terrorism, significant reinforcements have been deployed to the Central Command, including the 98th Division Headquarters, a task force headquarters from the Paratroopers Brigade, a regular battalion, and Border Police companies.
* These troops are deployed throughout the sector to provide optimal protection, counter terrorism, and prevent incidents of confrontation.

Security personnel take a serious view of violence, criminal activity, and attempts by any party to undermine security in the area. They are working together to protect the region and enforce law and order.

IDF soldiers will continue operating throughout Judea and Samaria to thwart terrorism, protect civilians, and maintain stability in the area.

Attached are photographs from coordinated olive harvesting operations throughout Judea and Samaria: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC5497
IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.

No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:

The IDF and ISA eliminated a commander in Hamas’ military intelligence apparatus and an engineering commander in Hamas’ military wing

Two days ago (Saturday), the IDF struck in Gaza City and eliminated the terrorist Mohammed Halawa, a commander in Hamas’ military intelligence apparatus.

Last week (Thursday), the IDF struck and eliminated the terrorist Ahmed Zahir Fuad Abu-Odeh, engineering commander in the Hamas’ military wing.

Throughout the war, and particularly in recent times, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the military capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat they posed.

Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF: IDF Troops Uncovered an Underground Excavation in Hebron, Near the Home of the Terrorist Who Carried Out the Attack in the Judea Junction Last Weekend

Yesterday (Sunday), during a counterterrorism operation in Hebron, IDF soldiers located an underground excavation near the home of one of the terrorists involved in the attack over the weekend.

The excavation was located during searches of more than 500 sites, as part of the operation launched after the attack in Hebron over the weekend (Friday), in which Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem fell, and additional soldiers were lightly injured.

The forces continue to conduct thorough searches, apprehend suspects, and seize weapons and illegal vehicles.

According to an initial assessment, the excavation does not appear to have an exit. The findings remain under investigation by the relevant professional authorities. The underground excavation is approximately 15 meters deep and 75 centimeters wide. It is important to clarify that the excavation is located within the city of Hebron, with no Israeli communities nearby.

An electronic device was found within the shaft and transferred to the security forces for further examination.

Attached is footage of IDF soldiers locating the excavation: https://bit.ly/47ZpRkh

Attached are photos of the excavation: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC251026676767