IDF soldiers have engaged in combat against armed cells in Shijaiyah over the past 24 hours, destroying weapons and terrorist infrastructure both above and below ground. This was reported by the IDF spokesperson, who described an incident where soldiers identified several Hamas militants lying in ambush and opened fire on them. All the terrorists were eliminated at the end of the battle. Additionally, three other militants armed with RPG launchers were killed by Air Force fighter jets. In Rafah, militant cells that posed a threat to IDF forces were neutralized, and several underground infrastructures were destroyed. It was also reported that yesterday, an airstrike targeted a Hamas rocket launcher placed in the humanitarian zone in Deir al-Balah, near civilian shelters. The IDF emphasized that extensive efforts were made prior to the strike to minimize the risk to civilians.


