The IDF struck a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza City on Monday evening, after more than a day without significant incidents, according to reports from the Gaza Strip. Casualties — both killed and wounded — were reported, but the identities and precise numbers remain unclear.
The Zioneer now confirms that Monday evening's IDF drone strike targeted a vehicle on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza City, after more than a day of relative quiet. The strike, which occurred around 22:09 Jerusalem, was first reported by Israeli and Palestinian sources, with casualties reported within minutes. By 22:09, multiple reports had emerged, indicating that two operatives were killed, though the IDF has not officially confirmed the target's identity.
Initial reports at 22:09 Jerusalem from Abu Ali Express indicated a drone strike on a vehicle along al-Rashid Street, with no immediate casualty figures. Shortly thereafter, security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported one killed and several wounded, later revising to two operatives killed, citing Arab media. Israeli sources then confirmed the strike and reported casualties. The thread also noted that the strike occurred despite a demand by the Peace Council to refrain from action.
The strike is part of a pattern of precision vehicle strikes in Gaza City. As The Zioneer reported on June 18, a similar drone strike on a vehicle in western Gaza City killed three people. On July 9, a strike targeted a vehicle at the Al-Abbas junction, critically wounding Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem. The IDF has not commented on the specific target of tonight's strike.
The affiliation of the two operatives killed and the broader target remain unconfirmed by official Israeli sources. The exact number of casualties and the identities of the wounded have not been released. The Peace Council's demand for restraint, reported in the thread, adds a political dimension to the operation.
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