IDF fighters from the Nahal Brigade identified a terrorist squad hiding in a mosque and with the help of aerial support eliminated the terrorists as they ran from the mosque towards a tunnel.
In addition, Hamas terrorists fired anti-tank missiles at the IDF force from several locations, including a local hospital. A combat helicopter escorted the soldiers to safety and destroyed the sources of fire.
During a raid on a school that was used as a base for launches and terrorist activity, the 401st Brigade combat soldiers eliminated a number of terrorists and found rocket launch pits and many weapons on the school grounds.
In addition, in various activities, the IDF destroyed several mortar and anti-tank missile launching positions.