Israeli Forces Eliminate 20 Hamas Terrorists in Gaza
Israeli soldiers continued their operations in southern Gaza, eliminating 20 Hamas terrorists in Rafah through a combination of air and ground activities. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that these terrorists posed a threat and were neutralized. Additionally, troops dismantled a structure containing a terror tunnel shaft.
In Khan Yunis, Israeli troops and aircraft eliminated several terrorists inside a Hamas weapons storage facility. A separate airstrike targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad figure responsible for firing projectiles at soldiers and Israeli territory.
In central Gaza, Israeli forces eliminated a Hamas squad and dismantled a weapons storage facility. Over the past day, the Air Force destroyed more than 30 Hamas targets, including structures rigged with explosives, weapons storage facilities, and underground infrastructure.
At least 1,200 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas’s attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7. Of the 111 remaining hostages, 39 have been declared dead. Hamas has also been holding captive two Israeli civilians since 2014 and 2015, and the bodies of two soldiers killed in 2014.
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Israeli Forces -: These are the soldiers and military units of Israel, a country in the Middle East.
Hamas -: Hamas is a group that controls Gaza and often fights with Israel. They are considered terrorists by many countries.
Gaza -: Gaza is a small area of land where many Palestinians live. It is located next to Israel.
Rafah -: Rafah is a city in the southern part of Gaza.
terror tunnel shaft -: This is a secret underground passage used by terrorists to move and hide.
Khan Yunis -: Khan Yunis is another city in Gaza.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad -: This is another group that fights against Israel, similar to Hamas.
airstrike -: An airstrike is when military planes drop bombs on a target.
hostages -: Hostages are people who are captured and held by someone, usually to get something in return.
