IDF kills 10 terrorists in Gaza, strikes Lebanon targets; over 100 arrested in West Bank
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- The IDF reported killing at least 10 terrorists in Gaza and striking six targets in southern Lebanon over the past week.
- Operations in the West Bank led to the arrest of over 100 suspects and the seizure of weapons and drones.
- Israeli ministers clashed over claims that IDF soldiers in Lebanon faced operational restrictions, which Prime Minister Netanyahu denied.
The Israeli military announced on Friday that its forces killed at least 10 terrorists in the Gaza Strip and struck six targets in southern Lebanon over the past week. The Southern Command was responsible for eliminating the terrorists in Gaza, some of whom participated in the October 7 attacks. These operations also included efforts to locate and destroy underground terror infrastructure.
The soldiers are not allowed to respond beyond the Yellow Line.
In parallel, the Northern Command targeted six sites in Lebanon after threats emerged from the area. The IDF also reported killing seven Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons near the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. In the West Bank, over 100 suspects were arrested during operations. The military stated these individuals were linked to Hamas, illegal weapons, or had attacked soldiers.
The soldiers are not allowed to respond beyond the Yellow Line.
During these West Bank operations, the IDF uncovered seven drones, combat equipment, and incitement materials. At least ten weapons, including M-16 rifles and handguns, were seized. Separately, the IDF thwarted a drug smuggling attempt along the Israeli-Jordanian border, seizing about 10 kilograms of illegal drugs.
Whenever there is an immediate threat on the ground, our soldiers respond.
Clashes arose within the Israeli cabinet regarding claims by some ministers that IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon were restricted in their operations. Minister Orit Strock stated soldiers felt "like sitting ducks at a shooting range." However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected these claims, asserting that IDF operations in southern Lebanon faced no restrictions. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir noted that the political leadership requested the ceasefire and that forces would act if directives changed.
It was the political leadership that requested the ceasefire. If the directives change, we will act accordingly.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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