The IDF is continuing to operate in Gaza, including striking terrorist infrastructure, killing terrorists, and locating weapons. Throughout Tuesday and early Wednesday, IDF troops directed aircraft to strike terrorist infrastructure from which fire was carried out at the forces. A number of terrorists were killed in the strike.
IDF ground troops also conducted targeted raids in Sheikh Za'id in northwest Jabalya. During the targeted raids, Hamas spotters were identified in the area and killed.
Furthermore, over the past few days, IDF troops conducted targeted raids in the area of Beit Hanoun. During the operations, the troops located numerous weapons, AK-47 rifles, axes, and ammunition stored inside a civilian residence. IDF troops also engaged in combat and eliminated a number of terrorist cells.
On Wednesday morning, IDF troops neutralized a terror tunnel shaft from which a Hamas terrorist exited and fired at the soldiers. Moreover, IDF troops identified terrorists and located weapons in a structure used by the Hamas terrorist organization. The troops killed the terrorists and destroyed the structure.
In addition, since Tuesday, as part of the assistance to ground troops, Israeli Navy forces struck several Hamas military targets, including a structure from which sniper fire was carried out against the troops, as well as several military posts located along the coastline.