IDF: Today (Sunday) the Military Prosecution requested to extend the detention of five of the suspected soldiers until Wednesday in order to carry out further investigative activities.
In the case of the other three suspected soldiers, the Military Prosecution requested, at this stage, to extend their detention by several hours in order to complete necessary investigative actions. Upon their completion, a decision will be made regarding their continued detention.
The hearing regarding the eight suspects is currently taking place, and a judicial decision will be made later today.

IDF: A terrorist that participated in the October 7th Massacre was eliminated; The IDF continues to operate in the Gaza Strip

Earlier this week, based on IDF and ISA intelligence and using precise munition, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the Hamas terrorist Ismail Nofal in the area of Nuseirat, who was responsible for rocket launches toward Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre.

Overnight, the IAF struck an operative that conducted terrorist activities in Deir al-Balah. During the strike, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weaponry in the area.

IDF troops continue to operate in central Gaza. Over the past day, an IAF aircraft eliminated several armed terrorist cells that posed a threat to the forces in the area and dismantled a Hamas weapons storage facility.

IDF troops continue precise, intelligence-based operations in the Rafah area. Over the past day, IAF aircraft eliminated several terrorists and dismantled terrorist infrastructure.

Over the past day, the IAF struck approximately 50 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, military structures, observation posts, and terrorist infrastructure.

Attached is a video of IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip: https://bit.ly/4durA1r

Attached is a video of the strike on an operative – in which secondary explosions were identified: https://bit.ly/3X0j6tP

Attached are photos of IDF operational activity in the Gaza Strip: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/040820246584132645812458612

IDF: Following the sirens that sounded in the Shfela area a short while ago, approximately five launches were identified crossing from the southern Gaza Strip. A fall was identified in the area of the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. No injuries were reported.