On Feb. 14, 2026, Israeli forces intercepted a drone from the west carrying three M-16 rifles, while the IDF reaffirmed its mission to dismantle Hamas’s tunnels in Gaza.

On February 14, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces intercepted a drone flying from the west carrying three M-16 rifles, preventing a weapons smuggling attempt. The drone was detected by IDF observation units and the Aerial Control Center, with the weapons handed over to security forces. On the same day, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducted a security assessment in Rafah, Gaza, reaffirming the military’s mission to dismantle Hamas’s tunnel network, eliminate threats, and achieve full demilitarization of Gaza. The IDF emphasized its readiness to shift from defense to offense and continued commitment to protecting western Negev communities from terrorism.