IDF Troops Operate in Gaza Strip: Dozens of Hamas Terrorists Killed, Tunnels Demolished
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been operating in the Gaza Strip since late June 2024, focusing on eliminating tunnels missed during previous invasions. The operation has resulted in the killing of dozens of Hamas terrorists and the demolition of several tunnel networks.
According to reports, IDF troops under Division 98 penetrated a new Hamas command center in Shejaia within 40 minutes, preventing most terrorists from escaping. Some anti-tank missile cells have been among those killed during the operation.
The IDF has emphasized that it would need years to eliminate all of the tunnels and is not being given sufficient time to do so. This is the fourth reinvasion of northern and central Gaza since mid-March 2024, with prior reinvasions including Shifa Hospital, Jabalia, and Nuseirat.
Meanwhile, IDF's 98th Division carried out drone strikes on dozens of Hamas sites in Shejaiya and Rafah. Weapons were located during the operations and several gunmen were killed.
Despite these military actions, there have been no significant progress in truce talks between Israel and Hamas. Thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes due to the ongoing violence, with many seeking refuge in UNRWA schools.
The IDF's operations come amid heightened tensions between Israel and various armed groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and urged all parties to protect civilians.
Sources:
- https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-808329
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-carries-out-dozens-of-drone-strikes- in-%60shejaiya%60/
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/fighting-rages- gaza-’s--shujaiya--102835909.html
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/6/ 30/ israel-war-on-gaza-live:-simultaneous- ground- assaults-on--rafah--shujayea