Israel Defense Forces

IDF: Overnight (Tuesday), IDF surveillance identified an Egyptian civilian who crossed the border fence from Egyptian territory into Israeli territory near Nitzana.
Following identification, IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene, apprehended the suspect, and transferred him to the security forces for further questioning.
The IDF views the incident with severity and continues to maintain a high level of defensive readiness in the area. The incident is under review.

IDF:
In the northern, southern and central Gaza Strip: The IDF eliminated four terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations
Yesterday (Sunday) in several strikes in the northern, southern and central Gaza Strip, the IDF eliminated three terrorists from the military wings of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations:
* Alaa Abu Zaid - a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization
* Hamdan Suleiman Ibrahim Abu Amra - a terrorist in the military wing of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization
* Fawzi Salam Odat Allah Sawarha - a sniper operative in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization who advanced sniper attacks against IDF troops
In an additional strike in the northern Gaza Strip over the weekend (Saturday), the IDF eliminated the terrorist Muhammad Anan Muhammad Al-Rawaj, head of a Nukhba cell in the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization.
Throughout the war, and particularly 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 they posed.
Additionally, yesterday (Sunday), the IDF identified a military structure in the northern Gaza Strip that was used as a sniper position targeting IDF troops. Following the identification, the IDF struck and dismantled the structure to remove the threat.
Prior to the strikes, measures 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:
IDF troops struck three terrorists identified as emerging from a tunnel shaft in the Khan Younis area
Yesterday (Sunday), IDF troops identified three terrorists emerging from a tunnel shaft in the Khan Younis area, beyond the Yellow Line. Shortly afterward, an aircraft struck the shaft and the terrorists. Hits on the terrorists were identified.
Following the strike, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons inside the shaft.
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:
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

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: 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.

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

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.

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.

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.