IDF forces in the Southern Command continue to operate under the direction of the Intelligence Division and the Shin Bet against terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation "Gideon's Chariots."
The forces operating in the Gaza Strip have eliminated a number of terrorists in the past 24 hours, destroying weapons depots, ammunition depots, and numerous terrorist infrastructures above and below the ground.
Yesterday (Monday), Brigade 215 forces attacked a Hamas terrorist who was in a building near a weapons depot associated with the organization. After the attack, secondary explosions were detected in a weapons depot located near the site of the attack.
The 646th Brigade Combat Team destroyed a combat compound where terrorist infrastructure, enemy ambushes, and explosive devices were identified.
Over the past 24 hours, the Air Force has attacked dozens of terrorist targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorists, military structures, tunnels, and terrorist infrastructure. These targets posed a threat to the forces operating in the area.