Three Hamas weapons facilities dismantled in Gaza
Last Thursday, the IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) struck across the Gaza Strip and dismantled three weapons storage facilities used by Hamas’ military wing. The terrorist organization stored dozens of weapons of various types there, including RPGs, launchers, rockets, Kalashnikov rifles and additional combat equipment.
Security forces will continue operating to degrade terrorist organizations’ capabilities in Gaza and thwart attempts to restore them or stockpile weapons intended to harm IDF troops.
Drone strike targets suspects near the Yellow Line
The IDF said it targeted two Palestinian suspects in a drone strike yesterday after they crossed the “Yellow Line” and attempted to “sabotage operational infrastructure” in Gaza. The pair tried to steal pipes used by the military in its tunnel-detection project.
The IDF said that after the pair were identified as “posing an immediate threat,” they were struck. The military said “hits were identified,” without confirming whether they were killed.
More than 40 Chabad men detained over draft evasion
Military Police detained more than 40 ultra-Orthodox men from the Chabad-Lubavitch community at Ben Gurion Airport this morning as they returned to Israel from the United States.
The Military Police had advance information about their arrival and dispatched additional officers to the airport. A bus was prepared to transport the detainees to an induction base, where they will be tried.
Those willing to enlist will receive a suspended sentence and begin military service immediately. Those who refuse will be sent to military prison.
Responding to a query, the IDF said the detainees “are required to enlist and will be tried in accordance with the law.”
“The Military Police routinely enforces the Defense Service Law, including at border crossings, in coordination with relevant authorities, including the Population and Immigration Authority,” the IDF said, adding that it will “enforce the Defense Service Law equally and ensure fulfillment of the duty to serve.”
Background: October 6 reporting on draft enforcement.
Commander selected for new Space Division
Brig. Gen. “Shin” was selected to head the Space Division, a new unit being established in the Planning Directorate. The IDF said it will “lead force buildup and operations, consolidate knowledge and training, and advance the field of space as a dedicated military profession.”
The military said the division was established after identifying that “the space domain has become an active combat domain and will become an increasingly expanding military arena in the coming years, with national significance.”
Alongside the division’s establishment, a series of military space projects was approved over the past year. According to the IDF, these involve operating sensors from space toward Earth and space warfare.
Robotics Division and revived armored brigade get commanders
Brig. Gen. “Yud” was selected to command the new Robotics Division, part of the Depth Corps.
Lt. Col. “Resh” will be promoted to colonel and command the 500th Armored Brigade, which closed in 2003 and is now being reopened.
