The Israeli military struck four Hamas weapons storage facilities in the central Gaza Strip overnight, destroying Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, grenades, and other military equipment. The IDF said the weapons were intended for attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The operation was conducted in accordance with the existing ceasefire, the military added.
The IDF clarified Thursday afternoon that the weapons destroyed in the overnight strike on four Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza were intended for attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The military said the operation was conducted in accordance with the ceasefire agreement. This statement adds specificity to earlier reports.
The first reports of the overnight strikes emerged at 10:06 Jerusalem, citing the Palestinian-affiliated outlet Abu Ali Express, which said the IDF struck four compounds in al-Maghazi, Deir al-Balah, Nuseirat, and al-Bureij after evacuation warnings, with local sources reporting extensive destruction of homes. At the same time, footage of one compound in Nuseirat was published. Also at 10:06, the IDF confirmed it had struck four Hamas weapons storage facilities containing Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, grenades, and other equipment. The Zioneer reported the IDF's initial confirmation at 12:04 Jerusalem. The latest statement from the military provides the additional detail on the intended use of the weapons.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on IDF operations against Hamas weapons infrastructure in Gaza during the ceasefire, including the destruction of weapons manufacturing sites in Gaza City (Jul 12) and the elimination of armed operatives (Jun 22, Jul 1). The military has consistently stated that Hamas is violating the ceasefire by maintaining and rebuilding weapons capabilities.
The initial reports of destroyed homes and potential civilian casualties have not been addressed by the IDF in its latest statement. The extent of such damage remains unverified beyond the Palestinian media accounts.
6 developments
- StrongIDF dismantles three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight
- DevelopingIDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing site in western Gaza City, multiple terrorists killed
- DevelopingIDF targeted strike kills two Hamas operatives in central Gaza
- DevelopingIDF strikes Hamas targets in central Gaza, artillery fire ongoing
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