The IDF spotted two Hamas operatives near the Kerem Shalom crossing on the Gaza side of the border, Wednesday afternoon. One was arrested unarmed and is being interrogated; troops are searching for the second, whose armament status is unknown. The military says there was no breach into Israeli territory and that nearby communities have been notified.
Wednesday afternoon, the IDF identified two Hamas operatives near the Kerem Shalom crossing on the Gaza side of the border. One was taken into custody unarmed and is currently under interrogation, while a manhunt is underway for the second operative, whose armament status remains unknown. The military clarified that no breach into Israeli territory occurred and that nearby communities have been informed. This incident, while contained to the border area, underscores persistent operational activity along the Gaza perimeter. The IDF has maintained a heightened presence near the crossing, which serves as a key humanitarian and commercial entry point. The arrested operative is being questioned to assess the operatives' intent and any broader threat.
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