IDF announces 'targeted counterterrorism operation' in Rafah

The IDF is conducting a precise counterterrorism operation in specific areas of eastern Rafah, the IDF spokesman's unit announced Wednesday. Terrorists were eliminated and underground shafts and infrastructure were located in different areas. The IDF said that ground troops are continuing the precise counterterrorism operation based on IDF and Shin Bet intelligence to eliminate Hamas terrorists and dismantle Hamas terrorist infrastructure within specific areas of eastern Rafah. During several encounters over the past day, IDF troops eliminated terrorists and uncovered terrorist infrastructure, as well as underground shafts in several locations in the eastern Rafah area. The troops have started the process of dismantling the terrorist infrastructure and underground shafts. Simultaneously, based on intelligence about terrorists operating in the area, IDF troops are conducting targeted raids on the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing in the eastern part of Rafah, according to the IDF. Throughout the past day, IAF fighter jets and aircraft struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including military structures, observation posts, launch posts and additional military infrastructure.
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