🟡 IDF representatives informed the family of Staff Sergeant Itay Chen that he has been returned for burial. According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF: SSGT Itay Chen, 19, served as a combat soldier in the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade. He fell during combat in a tank in the battle in Kibbutz Nir Oz on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and was abducted by Hamas. His death was officially determined on March 10th, 2024. He leaves behind his parents and two brothers. The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement. Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

🔴ELIMINATED: Hussein Jaber Dib, a terrorist from Hezbollah’s Radwan Force unit, who advanced terror attacks against Israel and its citizens. Over the past month, the IDF has eliminated approximately 20 Hezbollah terrorists whose activities violated the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

🇮🇱🤝🇬🇷 JOINT EXERCISE: The IAF and the Hellenic Air Force conducted a joint aerial exercise over Greek airspace, including aerial refueling drills with dozens of Greek fighter jets. The exercise simulated operational missions and long-distance refueling of fighter jets. The exercise, part of the annual training program, strengthens regional cooperation and simulates long-range operational missions.

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🔴ELIMINATED: Hamas terrorist Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi Aql who was responsible for holding six Israeli hostages captive. Aql was responsible for the captivity of Bar Kuperstein, Ohad Ben Ami, Maxim Herkin, Elkana Bohbot, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef-Haim Ohana, who were abducted into Gaza during Hamas’ brutal October 7 massacre. He was eliminated as part of IDF strikes following Hamas’ blatant violations of the ceasefire agreement.

🟡 According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in northern Gaza, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody. The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

🟡 According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in Gaza. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

🟡 The coffin of a deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out. IDF representatives are accompanying the families. The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

🎯 STRUCK: Radwan force facilities and weapons depots in southern Lebanon. The facilities were positioned inside civilian neighbourhoods, another instance of Hezbollah placing Lebanese civilians at risk by using them as human shields. The IDF implemented measures to mitigate harm to civilians. The terrorist infrastructure and weapons sites that were hit violated the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and put local residents in danger.

🟡 According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in southern Gaza, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody. The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

🟡 According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in Gaza. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

🟡 The coffin of a deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out. IDF representatives are accompanying the families. The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages.

🟡 IDF representatives informed the family of Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Lior Rudaeff that he has been returned for burial. According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF: Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Lior Rudaeff, 61, served as the deputy security coordinator and a member of the Nir Yitzhak rapid response team. He fell during battle while defending his community during the Oct. 7 Massacre, and his body was taken captive by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. His death was officially determined on May 7th, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, four children, three grandchildren, father, sister, and brother. The IDF expresses deep condolences to the family, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement. Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

🔴ELIMINATED: Two terrorists from the “Lebanese Resistance Brigades,” a terrorist organization operating under Hezbollah’s direction, in the area of Chebaa in southern Lebanon. The terrorists were involved in smuggling weapons used by Hezbollah, constituting a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

❌ CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: 2 terrorists were identified crossing the yellow line and approaching IDF soldiers operating in northern Gaza, posing an imminent threat to them. The troops fired toward the terrorists in order and eliminated one of them. Additionally, in southern Gaza, a terrorist was eliminated after being identified crossing the yellow line and threatening IDF troops in a manner that posed an immediate threat to them.

❌CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: In two separate incidents, two terrorists were identified crossing the yellow line and advancing toward IDF troops in central Gaza, posing a direct threat. Following identification, the terrorists were eliminated by IDF troops to remove the threat. IDF troops remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to act against any immediate danger.

🟡 According to information received, the Red Cross is on its way to the meeting point in northern Gaza, where a coffin of a deceased hostage will be transferred into its custody. The IDF requests that the public act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first be provided to the families. Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the deceased hostages.

🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸 The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces, General Dan Caine, visited Israel over the weekend as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir. During the visit, the General and the Chief of the General Staff held a joint situational assessment, during which they discussed regional challenges - focusing primarily on the situation in Gaza and future challenges in both nearby and distant arenas.

🟡IDF representatives informed the families of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch that they have been returned for burial. According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF: • Amiram Cooper was abducted alive from his house in Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists. It is estimated that Amiram was murdered in captivity in February 2024. He was 84 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind a wife, four children, and 11 grandchildren. • Sahar Baruch was abducted alive from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri. It is estimated he was murdered in captivity on December 8th 2023. Sahar was 25 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind parents and two siblings. The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

In accordance with the directive of the political echelon, and following a series of strikes, in which dozens of terror targets and terrorists were struck, the IDF has begun the renewed enforcement of the ceasefire in response to Hamas’ violations. As part of the strikes, the IDF and ISA struck 30 terrorists holding command positions within the terrorist organizations operating in Gaza. The IDF will continue to uphold the ceasefire agreement and will respond firmly to any violation of it.