IDF: IDF Operational Activity Continues in the Gaza Strip
On July 10th, 2025, the IDF struck and eliminated the terrorist Bashar Thabet in the area of Nuseirat. Thabet was a commander in Hamas’ Development and Projects Department, within its weapons production headquarters.
The terrorist was responsible for research and development activities within Hamas’ weapons manufacturing apparatus, which operates to restore and increase the weapons stockpile of the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
IDF troops continue to expand their operations in Gaza City and, over the past day, have dismantled terrorist infrastructure in the area.
Additionally, over the past day, IDF troops conducted targeted activities during which terrorist infrastructure was struck. They also directed aerial strikes against terrorist cells that were about to attack IDF troops.
In the northern Gaza Strip, IDF troops continue to operate to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure and to secure the area.
Yesterday evening (Saturday) in the Beit Hanoun area, the IAF carried out strikes that targeted underground terrorist infrastructure.
In addition, during an IDF activity in the area of Beit Hanoun, the troops encountered several terrorists and eliminated them.
In the southern Gaza Strip, IDF troops dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites and located several tunnel shafts.
Additionally, the IAF struck approximately 75 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip in cooperation with ground troops. Among the targets struck were terrorists, military compounds, and additional terrorist infrastructure.
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff in the Gaza Strip: “Your achievements in the field as part of Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ are advancing Hamas’ defeat and creating the potential for a hostage deal”
Today (Sunday), the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and situational assessment in the Gaza Strip along with the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor, the Commander of the 98th Division, BG Guy Levy, the Commander of the 7th Brigade, COL S, the Commander of the 214th Brigade, Colonel R, battalion commanders, and additional senior officers.
The Chief of the General Staff conducted an observation deep inside Shejaiya, spoke with battalion commanders about the achievements of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots”, and discussed plans for the continued operations in the Gaza Strip.
From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir:
“You are operating with courage in a war that is as just as can be. Our objectives, and the achievements you deliver, is what will lead to a lasting security shift for years to come.
The events in Syria—the massacre of the Druze in As Suwayda—prove once again that in the Middle East, those who cannot defend themselves cannot live in security. Terrorist organizations and jihadist elements pose a threat in every arena, and we must confront them, just as you are doing here.
Your operational achievements here—the elimination of terrorists, the dismantling of infrastructure both above and below ground, gaining operational control of extensive areas and clearing them of threats — will enable us to create a shift in our operational patterns.
We will implement new operational formats that will amplify our strengths, reduce vulnerabilities, and deepen operational gains. These will drive Hamas into increasing distress and reduce our troops’ attrition. We have presented the options to the political level, and we will stabilize the reality according to our interests.
Your achievements in the field as part of Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ are advancing Hamas’ defeat and creating the potential for a hostage deal.
Unfortunately, in battle, there are also losses. This is part of the reality of war. Our soldiers fell in the sacred mission of defending the nearby communities. We are fighting to protect ourselves. This cannot be done by defense alone; we defend through offense. That is a central lesson from October 7.
This is a time for perseverance and patience. Only in this way will we reach a point where we break our enemies. If, in the coming days, we reach a deal to return the hostages, it will be your achievement. Every hostage freed is thanks to your combat.”
Attached are the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/302956
IDF: Operations of the Paratroopers Brigade in Khan Yunis
Today (Sunday), troops of the Paratroopers Brigade, under the command of the 36th Division, completed their mission in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip.
During the operations, the troops eliminated terrorists in close-quarters combat and in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force. They dismantled terror infrastructure, including military structures, weapons storage facilities, arms, and explosives. Additionally, in cooperation with combat engineers from the Yahalom Unit, they dismantled several underground routes used by terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
In one of the operations, the troops identified Hamas terrorists and quickly eliminated them before they could approach the troops.
The Paratroopers Brigade will continue on its next mission in the Judea and Samaria area.
Troops of the Southern Command continue to operate against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip in order to protect the security of the citizens of the State of Israel, and specifically the residents of the communities near the Gaza Strip.
Attached are the full announcement and visuals: https://www.idf.il/302964
