IDF
Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the Jenin-based terror network, was among 10 terrorists arrested during the counter-terror operation.
The first, 42-day phase of the truce with Hamas expired on March 1.
Separately, the IDF comptroller initiated inspections of the Northern Command.
Defrin replaces IDF Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, who has held the post since March 9, 2023.
Northern Command also faces an unannounced inspection.
It is the latest of several incidents since the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas expired on March 1.
A “hit and run” scenario involving a small number of aircraft, like those executed by the Israeli Air Force in Iraq in 1981 or Syria in 2007, is irrelevant.
Numerous weapons were found by soldiers, including missiles, ammunition and additional equipment, the IDF said.
The first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas expired a week ago.
Decisive victory the goal, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says.
The targets included rocket launchers and weapons storage facilities that posed a threat to Israel.
“The chief of staff wished to express his great appreciation to Rear Adm. Hagari for his years of significant combat service for the State of Israel,” said the IDF.
