IDF eliminates terrorist, dismantles Rafah tunnel network
Soldiers responded quickly, eliminating the terrorist in order to remove the danger.
Soldiers responded quickly, eliminating the terrorist in order to remove the danger.
Four months after the ceasefire took effect, the Yellow ceasefire line still separates IDF forces from Hamas terrorists.
Prior to the strike, the military said multiple measures were taken to reduce the risk of harm to civilians.
Although all hostages have been returned home, IDF troops continue to fight an enemy attempting to rebuild and reassert its power amid the shattered rubble of Gaza, underscoring the need for constant vigilance and border defense.
Three of the terrorists were eliminated in the airstrike, while a fourth was neutralized, removing the immediate threat.
Shortly after the identification, the Israel Air Force carried out a targeted strike to neutralize the threat.
Troops from the Northern Brigade Combat Team uncovered a rocket launcher loaded with five rockets and prepared for launch.
‘We will not allow Hamas to rebuild, we control large parts of the Strip and hold the dominant lines. The yellow line is a new border.’
The military said all these events constituted direct and immediate threats to soldiers securing their positions in accordance with the ceasefire framework.
The soldiers opened fire and neutralized the terrorists, eliminating the danger to their forces.
‘If required, we must be prepared for a rapid transition to a broad offensive to seize additional areas beyond the yellow line.’
IDF forces operating in northern Gaza identified a terrorist who crossed the yellow line and posed an immediate threat.
Four armed terrorists attempted to attack Israeli forces while they were actively engaged in destroying subterranean tunnels.
The IDF will continue to take all necessary measures to remove immediate threats and protect Israeli citizens.
The IDF will continue to use lethal force against terrorists operating within areas under Israeli control.
Any delay could allow Hamas to regroup or escape, undermining months of military gains.
Forces identified the infiltration and swiftly responded from both the air and ground.
Troops are on high alert for assaults all along the new border line, and are actively searching for and destroying tunnels as they are found.
