24h Operational Update: Launchers Struck and Terrorists Planting Explosives Eliminated

IDF ground troops, supported by the IAF and the Israeli Navy, are continuing to strike and destroy terrorist infrastructure and weapons throughout the Gaza Strip.

During IDF activity in the northern Gaza Strip, the troops identified terrorists who were operating in close proximity to them and attempting to plant explosive devices in the area. The troops responded with fire and directed an IAF aircraft to strike the terrorists.



In a separate IDF operation in the northern Gaza Strip, soldiers identified a terrorist cell approaching an anti-tank missile launcher situated in a military compound adjacent to their position, as well as enemy spotters in the vicinity. The troops directed IAF helicopters to thwart the terrorist cell and destroy the compounds used by the enemy spotters.

Further IDF activity in the northern Gaza Strip located a number of launchers used to fire at Israeli territory. Engineering forces acted to destroy the launchers.



In the city of Khan Yunis, IDF troops conducted a targeted raid on a military compound, successfully locating and neutralizing six launchers containing rockets ready for launch. Additionally, the troops discovered an underground shaft and explosive devices in the area.
During the activity, the troops located two gunmen who posed a threat while operating near the troops and directed an IAF aircraft to strike them.