The Israel Defense Forces said it struck four ready-to-use rocket-launch positions in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to an IDF update. The military noted the positions were built during the current cease-fire period, and were prepared for imminent fire. The confirmation follows earlier unverified reports.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Wednesday afternoon that it struck four ready-to-use rocket-launch positions in the Gaza Strip overnight, stating the positions were built during the current cease-fire period and were prepared for imminent fire. The military's formal confirmation, published at 12:02 Jerusalem, marks the latest development in a day of escalating reports.
As The Zioneer reported at 12:09 Jerusalem, a source claimed Hamas was re-establishing rocket-launch positions in Gaza and preparing for the next confrontation. A follow-up bulletin at 12:02 relayed the IDF's preliminary confirmation of overnight strikes, alongside published footage of the operation. By 12:23, the IDF had provided its official acknowledgment of the destruction of the four positions, now noting the cease-fire construction timeline.
The claim reflects ongoing Israeli concern about Hamas's capability to rebuild military infrastructure despite the nominal cease-fire, as The Zioneer reported in a related bulletin on Monday. No information on casualties or specific locations in the Strip was provided.
It remains unclear whether the four positions were the only sites targeted, or whether further IDF operations are expected in response to the rebuilding activity.
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