The IDF and Shin Bet struck and destroyed Hamas terror infrastructure in multiple areas of the Gaza Strip overnight Thursday, including weapons warehouses containing Kalashnikovs, RPGs, mortar shells, and explosive devices, a weapons production site, and underground infrastructure, the military said. Secondary explosions confirmed the presence of weapons. The IDF accused Hamas of systematically violating the ceasefire and attempting to rebuild its military capabilities. IDF troops remain deployed in the area according to the agreement.
The IDF and Shin Bet provided additional details on Friday evening regarding the overnight strikes against Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, specifying the types of weapons destroyed — including Kalashnikovs, RPGs, mortar shells, and explosive devices — and reiterating the accusation that Hamas is systematically violating the ceasefire. The military said the weapons were intended for attacks on IDF troops operating along the Yellow Line and on Israeli civilians. Secondary explosions confirmed the presence of munitions.
Earlier at 17:34 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported the strikes, confirming the destruction of weapons depots, a production site, and underground infrastructure. Within minutes, the military released footage of the destruction and leveled accusations of ceasefire violations. This latest update adds operational detail about the specific munitions and their intended targets.
The operations are part of a broader pattern The Zioneer has documented since the ceasefire: repeated IDF strikes against Hamas weapons storage, production, and launch sites in Gaza, with the military accusing Hamas of exploiting the lull to rebuild its military strength. Previous strikes have targeted warehouses in central Gaza, rocket launch sites built during the ceasefire, and a weapons production site in Gaza City.
Independent verification of the full scope of weapons destroyed or the extent of Hamas's rebuilding remains unavailable.
4 developments
- StrongIDF dismantles three Hamas weapons depots in central Gaza overnight
- DevelopingIDF: Overnight strikes in Gaza dismantled weapons storage, production site, rocket launch site
- DevelopingIDF destroys Hamas weapons manufacturing site in western Gaza City, multiple terrorists killed
- ConfirmedIDF strikes Hamas underground infrastructure in Deir al-Balah for the second time in days
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