The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a significant expansion of their ground operations in the southern Gaza Strip. In a recent surge, troops advanced into the Shaboura camp in Rafah, targeting and destroying "terror infrastructure".¹ This move is part of a broader operation that includes:
Coastal Operations
Troops are operating along the coast in northern Gaza, as well as in the Netzarim Corridor area of central Gaza.
- *Infrastructure Destruction*: In northern Gaza, soldiers destroyed a command center used by Hamas to plan and launch attacks on troops and civilians.
Airstrikes
Airstrikes have been carried out across Gaza, targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad sites.
These developments come amidst fierce battles between the IDF and Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Over 130 terrorists have been thwarted, and large numbers of weapons have been destroyed during the ground operations.