IDF troops find weapons in Gaza home
IDF troops discovered a weapons cache in a residential apartment block in Gaza. Hidden among household items, they found anti-tank missiles, AK-47s with ammunition, grenades and bulletproof vests. The apartment, owned by a member of Hamas' elite Nukhba force, served as a frontline command center and also contained computers and operational plans related to the October 7 massacre.
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An explosive device was placed at the building's entrance in anticipation of the troops. However, it was discovered before it could be detonated and cause harm to the forces.
"The combat equipment was taken by the soldiers, some of which was detonated on site and other materials were processed for further examination. All of the terror infrastructure found was located near civilian buildings and infrastructure," the IDF said. "This is further proof of the cynical use by Hamas of the residents of the Gaza Strip as human shields.
The apartment was among multiple sites where weapons were discovered, including in and around schools, mosques and the homes of Gaza Strip residents affiliated with Hamas.
The military reported that the terror group used kindergartens and residential homes to launch rockets at Israel and store weapons. The IDF released footage of drones hidden under a bed in a residence in the northern Gaza Strip. Additionally, rocket launchers were discovered near an amusement park and a public swimming pool.