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IDF Updates 31 March 2024

The following are updates provided by the IDF in its fight against Hamas.

IDF: Earlier today, numerous launches were identified crossing from southern Lebanon into the areas of Har Dov and Arab al-Aramshe in northern Israel. The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted several of the launches.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah military compounds where terrorists operated in the areas of Meiss El Jabal and Blida in southern Lebanon. Over the past few hours, IDF fighter jets also struck Hezbollah launch posts in the area of Markaba and a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Kfarkela.


A short while ago, an IAF aircraft struck a vehicle in the area of Kounine in Lebanon in which Ismail Al-Zin was located. Al-Zin was a significant commander in the Anti-Tank Missile Unit of Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces. Al-Zin was a significant source of knowledge regarding anti-tank missiles and was responsible for dozens of anti-tank missile attacks against Israeli civilians, communities and security forces.


Over the past few hours, numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the areas of Margaliot and Malkia in northern Israel. The IDF struck the sources of the launches. As a result of the launches, an IDF soldier was lightly injured and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. His family has been notified.

A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the areas of Khiam and Rab El Thalathine in southern Lebanon. Additionally, IDF artillery struck in the area of Houla in order to remove a threat.

Yesterday, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of al-Jebbayn.