In a recent operation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully encircled Tel al-Sultan in Rafah, Gaza, with the objective of dismantling terror infrastructure sites and eliminating terrorists in the area. The mission aimed to reinforce control and expand the security zone in southern Gaza. During the nighttime operation, IDF troops encircled the area, neutralized several terrorists, and conducted a targeted raid on a terror infrastructure site. This site had been used as a command and control center for Hamas terrorists over the past few months. To ensure civilian safety, IDF troops facilitated the evacuation of civilians from the combat zone via organized routes. The IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza to protect Israeli civil ians.
Zelenskyy said Vladimir Putin's war is "also against a united Europe" and stressed the need for the continent to "strengthen" and stand together.
"I am grateful for the support Ukraine has received since the very first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion," he added.
Ukraine is vying to join the 27-member bloc in the hope of bolstering its security amid - and beyond - the war with Russia.
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