IDF says it struck weapons storage facility inside mosque in northern Gaza Strip

The IDF announced Wednesday that over the past week it struck a Hamas weapons storage facility that had been established inside a mosque in the northern Gaza Strip, along with additional weapons depots in central and northern Gaza. The military stated that advance warnings were given to mitigate civilian harm, and that the weapons were intended for attacks on Israeli troops and civilians.

The IDF announced Wednesday that it struck a Hamas weapons storage facility that had been established inside a mosque in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of a broader operation targeting multiple weapons depots in central and northern Gaza over the past week. The military said the weapons were intended for use against IDF troops operating along the Yellow Line and against Israeli civilians.

The IDF emphasized that the use of a mosque for weapons storage is another example of Gaza-based terror groups exploiting civilian infrastructure, including religious sites, to facilitate terrorist activity. The military stated that advance warnings were provided to the civilian population prior to the strikes to mitigate the risk of harm to non-combatants.

The operation is the latest in a series of IDF strikes against Hamas weapons infrastructure during the ongoing ceasefire. The Zioneer has reported on multiple similar operations in recent weeks, including the destruction of weapons warehouses, production sites, and rocket launch positions, as the military continues to enforce the ceasefire terms and prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military capabilities. IDF troops under the Southern Command remain deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 12:00 · 29 JulLatest

   Weapons were intended to target IDF forces in the buffer zone.

2. 11:48 · 29 Jul

   IDF reports additional weapons depots were struck alongside the mosque facility.

3. 11:47 · 29 Jul

   IDF says it struck weapons storage facility inside mosque in northern Gaza Strip

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