Over the past 48 hours, the Israeli Air Force has struck more than 90 targets belonging to terror organizations throughout the Gaza Strip. Among the targets was the launch site used to fire rockets at Israeli communities near the border yesterday. Additional strikes targeted weapons depots, terrorist cells, and Hamas infrastructure.<\/p>\n
During the holiday, the IDF completed its takeover of the Morag Corridor\u2014a key route separating Khan Yunis from Rafah. This operation effectively bisects the Gaza Strip from east to west along 12 kilometers, expanding Israel’s buffer zone to the area between the Philadelphi\u00a0 and Morag Corridors. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated: \u201cHundreds of thousands of residents have already evacuated from combat zones. A significant portion of Gaza\u2019s territory has become part of Israel\u2019s security zones.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senior Hamas Sniper Cell Commander Eliminated<\/strong> Hamas Command and Control Compound Targeted<\/strong> Prior to the strike, the IDF took multiple measures to minimize civilian harm, including the use of precision-guided munitions, aerial surveillance, and actionable intelligence.<\/p>\n Watch footage from the strikes on the compound:<\/p>\n
\nThe IDF also eliminated Abdallah Naeem Dahoud Moussa, who served as deputy head of a Hamas sniper cell operating in the Deir al-Balah area of central Gaza. Moussa was targeted in a precision strike while traveling in a vehicle and taken out.<\/p>\n
\nThe IDF also targeted a Hamas command and control compound used as a terror hub for operations in the Daraj -Tuffah area. The facility housed a weapons storage site containing explosives and devices used by terrorists to plan and carry out attacks against Israeli forces.<\/p>\n