The IDF and Shin Bet on Monday struck and destroyed five Hamas weapon storage facilities and a Hamas launch site in several strikes across the Gaza Strip.
According to the IDF, in the facilities, Hamas stored rockets, weapons, explosive devices, grenades, ammunition, and additional military equipment to advance terror attacks against IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.
These storage facilities were established inside mosques and alongside humanitarian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF stated that "this is another example of Hamas’ systematic exploitation of the civilian population and infrastructure, including mosques and humanitarian infrastructure, in violation of international law."
The military stressed that before all the strikes, advance warnings were issued to the population in order to mitigate harm to civilians. Additional precautions included the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
The military emphasized that "these strikes in the Gaza Strip serve as a clear warning: The IDF and Shin Bet will not tolerate terrorist activity of any kind against Israeli civilians, and will continue to act with determination against any threat and take the necessary measures to safeguard the security of Israeli civilians."