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IDF: "I want to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews": IDF reveals a letter written by Yahya Sinwar's son
Marking two years since the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the IDF is revealing a letter written by Sinwar’s son, Ibrahim, at the start of the war, when he was just 10 years old. The letter was recovered by IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip in 2024.
In the letter, addressed to his father, Ibrahim expresses how much he misses him, mentioning that in his spare time he "makes pistols, tanks, and Kalashnikovs out of paper and cardboard," and declares his desire "to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews."
Attached to the letter are drawings made by Ibrahim depicting weapons, tanks near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, and missiles being launched toward Israel.
The letter and drawings illustrate how Sinwar's murderous ideology is reflected in the upbringing of his children, revealing the impact of Hamas' values of hatred and violence on the younger generation in the Gaza Strip.
The translation of the letter:
"I, Ibrahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Beloved father, I miss you very much! I want to hug you and see you victorious, and I want to proclaim 'Allah is the greatest,' hold a Kalashnikov, and shoot Jews. When will you come back and sleep with your arms around me? I am constantly making pistols, tanks, and Kalashnikovs out of paper and cardboard. My Lord, I wish the war would end and that I see you well. May Allah protect you, father. I want you to pray for me. Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings."
Attached is the original letter along with the drawings by Sinwar's son: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC10122026
Marking two years since the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the IDF is revealing a letter written by Sinwar’s son, Ibrahim, at the start of the war, when he was just 10 years old. The letter was recovered by IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip in 2024.
In the letter, addressed to his father, Ibrahim expresses how much he misses him, mentioning that in his spare time he "makes pistols, tanks, and Kalashnikovs out of paper and cardboard," and declares his desire "to hold a Kalashnikov and shoot Jews."
Attached to the letter are drawings made by Ibrahim depicting weapons, tanks near the border fence between the Gaza Strip and Israel, and missiles being launched toward Israel.
The letter and drawings illustrate how Sinwar's murderous ideology is reflected in the upbringing of his children, revealing the impact of Hamas' values of hatred and violence on the younger generation in the Gaza Strip.
The translation of the letter:
"I, Ibrahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Beloved father, I miss you very much! I want to hug you and see you victorious, and I want to proclaim 'Allah is the greatest,' hold a Kalashnikov, and shoot Jews. When will you come back and sleep with your arms around me? I am constantly making pistols, tanks, and Kalashnikovs out of paper and cardboard. My Lord, I wish the war would end and that I see you well. May Allah protect you, father. I want you to pray for me. Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings."
Attached is the original letter along with the drawings by Sinwar's son: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC10122026
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Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
The IDF and the ISA eliminated two terrorists who facilitated the smuggling of weapons and military equipment into the Gaza Strip
Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF and the ISA struck in the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorists Basel Nabil Abd al-Rahman Kashta and Ahmad Raja al-Shaer who were involved in smuggling weapons and additional military equipment into the Gaza Strip.
As part of their roles, they were responsible for procuring and trading weapons while also advancing weapons smuggling into the Gaza Strip. The terrorists were eliminated to remove an immediate threat to Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Yellow Line area.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
The security forces continues to focus efforts on degrading the Hamas terrorist organization’s military buildup and financing capabilities, in order to prevent the rehabilitation of its infrastructure and military capabilities.
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.
The IDF and the ISA eliminated two terrorists who facilitated the smuggling of weapons and military equipment into the Gaza Strip
Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF and the ISA struck in the Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorists Basel Nabil Abd al-Rahman Kashta and Ahmad Raja al-Shaer who were involved in smuggling weapons and additional military equipment into the Gaza Strip.
As part of their roles, they were responsible for procuring and trading weapons while also advancing weapons smuggling into the Gaza Strip. The terrorists were eliminated to remove an immediate threat to Israeli civilians and IDF troops operating in the Yellow Line area.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
The security forces continues to focus efforts on degrading the Hamas terrorist organization’s military buildup and financing capabilities, in order to prevent the rehabilitation of its infrastructure and military capabilities.
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: Initial report - A report was received regarding a ramming near the area of Ateret, the details are under review. IDF soldiers have been dispatched to the area.
IDF: A short while ago, IDF soldiers and officers from the Judea and Samaria District Police were dispatched to the area of Ateret following a report of a vehicle ramming against an Israeli civilian. As a result, the civilian was lightly injured and evacuated for medical treatment.
The soldiers launched a pursuit after the suspect and are establishing roadblocks in the area.
The soldiers launched a pursuit after the suspect and are establishing roadblocks in the area.
IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a false target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.
No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: Following the incident in the area of Ateret, an initial inquiry determined that the incident was not terror-related.
The driver was transferred to security forces, and officers from the Judea and Samaria District Police opened an investigation to establish the circumstances of the accident.
The driver was transferred to security forces, and officers from the Judea and Samaria District Police opened an investigation to establish the circumstances of the accident.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre, and a terrorist from the military wing of Islamic Jihad
Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Mohammed Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala, a commander in Hamas’ military wing.
The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre.
In his role, Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala acted as a commander in the weapons production headquarters of Hamas’ military wing. He helped produce different weapons and advanced the military buildup of Hamas’ across the Gaza Strip.
In another strike Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the Khan Yunis area of the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated Ahmad Jabrin Tawfiq Dalhan, a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.
Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated to remove the threat that they posed.
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
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.
Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Mohammed Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala, a commander in Hamas’ military wing.
The terrorist infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre.
In his role, Mohammed Abd al-Khalek Hala acted as a commander in the weapons production headquarters of Hamas’ military wing. He helped produce different weapons and advanced the military buildup of Hamas’ across the Gaza Strip.
In another strike Yesterday (Thursday), the IDF struck in the Khan Yunis area of the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated Ahmad Jabrin Tawfiq Dalhan, a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.
Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated to remove the threat that they posed.
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
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: Earlier today (Friday), IDF and Border Police forces were dispatched to an area adjacent to Khirbet Abu Falah, following a report of a violent confrontation. Foreign media personnel were present at the scene and a female journalist had been injured during the confrontation. All circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined.
Upon arriving at the scene, the forces acted to disperse the confrontation using riot dispersal means.
At another location where the confrontation took place, IDF soldiers fired warning shots into the air and subsequently toward a suspect who ran toward them carrying a sharp object and posed a threat to them.
The confrontation was dispersed.
Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District will enter the area with IDF security to collect findings and evidence, as well as take testimonies.
The IDF strongly condemns this incident and views any manifestation of violence with utmost severity. Attempts to incite friction between populations undermine security in the area. Attacks and violence against innocent civilians are grave and unacceptable acts that require a coordinated, multi-agency response. The IDF will work together with the relevant authorities to eradicate this phenomenon.
Upon arriving at the scene, the forces acted to disperse the confrontation using riot dispersal means.
At another location where the confrontation took place, IDF soldiers fired warning shots into the air and subsequently toward a suspect who ran toward them carrying a sharp object and posed a threat to them.
The confrontation was dispersed.
Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District will enter the area with IDF security to collect findings and evidence, as well as take testimonies.
The IDF strongly condemns this incident and views any manifestation of violence with utmost severity. Attempts to incite friction between populations undermine security in the area. Attacks and violence against innocent civilians are grave and unacceptable acts that require a coordinated, multi-agency response. The IDF will work together with the relevant authorities to eradicate this phenomenon.
IDF: To remove the threat: The IDF eliminated a Nukhba cell commander who infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7th Massacre
Earlier this week (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini, a Nukhba cell commander in Hamas’ military wing.
The terrorist infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7th Massacre.
Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
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.
Attached is a photo of the terrorist during the infiltration of the Re’im Base on October 7th:
Earlier this week (Wednesday), the IDF struck in the southern Gaza Strip and eliminated the terrorist Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini, a Nukhba cell commander in Hamas’ military wing.
The terrorist infiltrated the Re’im Base during the October 7th Massacre.
Recently, the terrorist advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the terrorist organization’s capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike to remove the threat.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
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.
Attached is a photo of the terrorist during the infiltration of the Re’im Base on October 7th:
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.
No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: Following the report of an interceptor launched a short while ago, two interceptors were launched toward a false target in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.
No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: A short while ago, IDF and Israel Border Police forces were dispatched following a report of an Israeli civilian being harmed near the area of Beit Lid. This followed a confrontation between several Israeli civilians and several Palestinians in the area, reports of additional injuries are being examined.
The forces are conducting searches in the area.
The injured Israeli civilian was evacuated for medical treatment.
The forces are conducting searches in the area.
The injured Israeli civilian was evacuated for medical treatment.
IDF: The IDF strongly condemns the severe act of violence that took place in the area of Taybeh, during which diplomatic representatives were attacked by Israeli rioters.
Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District are entering the area accompanied by IDF soldiers and will begin collecting findings and evidence, as well as taking testimonies, in support of an investigation that has been opened.
The consulate's visit was not coordinated with the IDF. Such coordination is important to prevent incidents of this kind.
According to a preliminary inquiry, no IDF soldiers were present at the scene at the time of the attack. The report was sent to the brigade operations room, which is designated to receive reports from security personnel only, and not from civilians. The operations room receives dozens of operational reports each day and responds only to authorized personnel, not civilians. It should be emphasized that other designated channels are available for civilians to submit complaints. All circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined.
Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District are entering the area accompanied by IDF soldiers and will begin collecting findings and evidence, as well as taking testimonies, in support of an investigation that has been opened.
The consulate's visit was not coordinated with the IDF. Such coordination is important to prevent incidents of this kind.
According to a preliminary inquiry, no IDF soldiers were present at the scene at the time of the attack. The report was sent to the brigade operations room, which is designated to receive reports from security personnel only, and not from civilians. The operations room receives dozens of operational reports each day and responds only to authorized personnel, not civilians. It should be emphasized that other designated channels are available for civilians to submit complaints. All circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined.
IDF: In separate strikes across the Gaza Strip: The IDF eliminated four Hamas terrorists, including a terrorist who infiltrated Israel during the October 7th Massacre
In recent days, the IDF struck in several areas across the Gaza Strip and eliminated four terrorists from Hamas’ military wing:
* On Thursday, Mahmoud Khaled Mohammed Madhoun, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. Throughout the war, he took part in combat and launched anti-tank missiles at IDF troops.
* Yesterday (Friday), the terrorist Ubaida Suhail Hamad Murtaja, a sniper operative in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. In addition, Adham Khalil Mohammed Marouf, a terrorist in Hamas’ military wing who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated.
* Today (Saturday), Abd al-Jawad Juda, a terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated.
Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated to remove the threat they posed.
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
In recent days, the IDF struck in several areas across the Gaza Strip and eliminated four terrorists from Hamas’ military wing:
* On Thursday, Mahmoud Khaled Mohammed Madhoun, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. Throughout the war, he took part in combat and launched anti-tank missiles at IDF troops.
* Yesterday (Friday), the terrorist Ubaida Suhail Hamad Murtaja, a sniper operative in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated. In addition, Adham Khalil Mohammed Marouf, a terrorist in Hamas’ military wing who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7th Massacre, was eliminated.
* Today (Saturday), Abd al-Jawad Juda, a terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was eliminated.
Recently, the terrorists advanced attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated to remove the threat they posed.
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
IDF: The IDF eliminated a Hamas cell commander and two terrorists from Hamas' military wing
Over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF struck in the Tuffah area in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Abdullah Mohammed Khamis Jaber, a terrorist from Hamas' military wing.
As part of his role, Jaber assisted in the production of various weapons, played a significant role in the functioning of Hamas’ production headquarters, and took part in its rehabilitation and development efforts.
Over the weekend (Saturday), in additional strikes across the Gaza Strip, the IDF struck in Tuffah area and eliminated the terrorist Majed Ahmed Mustafa Sabbagh, a cell commander from Hamas' military wing, and in the Jabalia area, the IDF eliminated Amer Bashir Mohammed Khourani, a terrorist in the engineering battalion of the Hamas military wing terrorist organization.
Recently, the terrorists advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in aerial strikes to remove the threat.
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.
Over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF struck in the Tuffah area in the northern Gaza Strip and eliminated Abdullah Mohammed Khamis Jaber, a terrorist from Hamas' military wing.
As part of his role, Jaber assisted in the production of various weapons, played a significant role in the functioning of Hamas’ production headquarters, and took part in its rehabilitation and development efforts.
Over the weekend (Saturday), in additional strikes across the Gaza Strip, the IDF struck in Tuffah area and eliminated the terrorist Majed Ahmed Mustafa Sabbagh, a cell commander from Hamas' military wing, and in the Jabalia area, the IDF eliminated Amer Bashir Mohammed Khourani, a terrorist in the engineering battalion of the Hamas military wing terrorist organization.
Recently, the terrorists advanced terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians and operated to restore the organization's military capabilities, in systematic violation of the ceasefire. The terrorists were eliminated in aerial strikes to remove the threat.
Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any threat.