IDF: IDF Ground Forces Begin Operations in Multiple Areas Across the Gaza Strip as Part of the Beginning of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots”
Over the past day, IDF troops under the Southern Command—including both active duty and reservists have begun extensive ground operations throughout the northern and southern Gaza Strip as part of “Gideon’s Chariots”.
Over the past week, the Israeli Air Force conducted a preliminary wave of strikes, striking over 670 Hamas terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip to disrupt enemy preparations and support ground operations. Among the targets struck were weapon storage facilities, underground terrorist infrastructure sites, anti-tank missile launchers as well as terrorists. The Israeli Air Force continues to provide consistent support to operating troops in the Gaza Strip.
Thus far, the troops eliminated dozens of terrorists, dismantled terrorist infrastructure sites above and below ground, and are currently being deployed in key positions within the Gaza Strip.
The IDF will continue to operate against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip as required, in order to defend Israeli civilians.
IDF: In recent weeks, we declared that the IDF was preparing to launch a broad operation as long as Hamas remained entrenched in its position and continued to hold hostages — that threat is now being realized.
Please find attached the translation of a briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://www.idf.il/295970
Attached is a video of the briefing by the IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin: https://bit.ly/3Sas3xm
IDF: IDF Troops Dismantled an Underground Terror Tunnel Route From Which Terrorists Operated
Attached is the full announcement: https://www.idf.il/296045
IDF: Earlier today (Monday), the IDF and ISA struck Hamas terrorists who were operating in a command and control center in the area of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip.
The center was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.
The Hamas terrorist organization systematically violates international law while using civilian infrastructure for terrorist activity.
