The forces of Division 162, including the Givati and 401 brigade combat teams, fighting in eastern Rafah and on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, continued to operate during the night against additional terrorist targets.

The battle team of the Givati Brigade launched a targeted brigade attack on Hamas targets in the East Rafah area. During the attack, the forces eliminated a number of terrorists in face-to-face encounters, located weapons and rocket launchers, the weapons were confiscated and the launchers were destroyed.