Israeli troops are intensifying their targeted operations and engaging in battles with radicals in southern and central Gaza Strip, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In Rafah, southern Gaza, troops discovered a significant amount of weapons and destroyed mined buildings threatening servicemen. In Tel Al-Sultan, several terrorists were killed in combat and airstrikes, along with the armory used to fire anti-tank missiles at Israeli troops.
In central Gaza, armed terrorists were eliminated in close combat, and military buildings posing a threat to Israeli forces were destroyed. These structures were utilized by Hamas, the IDF reported. Despite the intense operations, there have been no reported casualties among the IDF troops.