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IDF strikes in central Gaza City in the past hour

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
IDF strikes in central Gaza City in the past hour

Primary source Internal intake · 2 reviewed intake signals · Desk window 18:50

TL;DR

The Israel Defense Forces carried out a strike in central Gaza City within the past hour, according to Israeli media. No details on the target or casualties have been released yet.

01 · THE DISPATCH

The IDF struck a target in central Gaza City around 18:49 Jerusalem time Sunday evening, according to a single Israeli security-affiliated source. No details have been released on the specific target, the type of munition used, or whether casualties resulted from the strike. The strike comes amid ongoing IDF operations in the Gaza Strip. As The Zioneer reported on July 4, the IDF conducted a strike near Abu Shreik Square in northern Gaza City that wounded five people. Background items in our archive show multiple IDF strikes on Gaza City targets over recent weeks, including strikes on June 22 in western Gaza City and June 24 in the northern part of the city. Israeli military officials have characterized these operations as targeting Hamas infrastructure and operatives. The identities of those hit in today's strike and the full scope of the operation remain unconfirmed.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

  1. Latest

    Militants identified as Ahmad Yahya al-Batsh and Johar al-Balaawi.

  2. IDF strikes in central Gaza City in the past hour

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03 · Source and signal

Source and signal

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