IDF troops are continuing to operate in the different areas of the Gaza Strip. The troops are engaging in fierce battles with terrorists; the IAF, directed by ground troops, is striking terrorist cells and infrastructure; and the Israeli Navy is supporting the ground troops with fire assistance from the sea.
During IDF activity in Shejaiya, ground troops located a terrorist cell operating adjacent to the forces, and a terrorist armed with an RPG. The troops directed an IDF aircraft that struck and eliminated the cell.
During IDF activity in Gaza City over the past day, the troops, in coordination with aircraft, killed dozens of terrorists. In the space of three hours, four incidents of terrorist identifications occurred and the IAF struck over 15 armed terrorists. Additionally, battles took place where further terrorists were killed.
During IDF activity in Beit Lahia, two Hamas military compounds were dismantled by the troops, who had located numerous weapons, explosive devices, guns, military equipment, communication devices in the compounds prior to the strike.
In additional activity in the area, two hostile observation operatives were identified in a compound located adjacent to the remaining troops in the area. After confirming the identification of the terrorists, IDF tanks struck the compound where the observation operatives were identified and killed them.
