Throughout
the past day, IDF troops operated in multiple locations inside of Gaza.
Khan Yunis:
Approximately 40 terrorists were eliminated over the past day by IDF troops
operating in the area. Following IDF intelligence, the troops conducted a
targeted raid on the residence of a terrorist where ten grenades, AK-47 rifles,
military equipment, and technological assets were located. In addition,
magazines, grenades, and AK-47 rifles, and maps were also located.
Northern
Gaza: IDF troops eliminated two armed terrorists who planned to ambush IDF
troops. Furthermore, a number of aerial strikes on armed terrorists that posed
a threat to IDF troops were carried out, including against terrorists operating
adjacent to a school. In addition, IDF troops located terrorists rigging a
vehicle with explosives, and entering a known Islamic Jihad compound. A short
while after, while one of the terrorists exited the Islamic Jihad compound, IDF
troops simultaneously directed an aircraft that struck and eliminated the
terrorist. Furthermore, shots were fired at the vehicle, and the subsequent
explosion indicated that the vehicle was rigged with explosives.