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IDF Kfir Brigade Dismantles Hamas Command Center in Officers' Neighborhood, Northern Gaza

Jan 4, 2025, 10:46 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed a military operation targeting a neighborhood in northern Gaza known as the 'Officers' Neighborhood.' This area, which served as a hideout and command center for senior Hamas commanders, was destroyed during the operation conducted by the Kfir Brigade in collaboration with the Yahalom Unit and under the command of the 162nd Division. The operation dismantled the terror complex, which included high-rise buildings used for various military purposes, including launching positions and explosive traps. The IDF stated that the operation was aimed at neutralizing Hamas's operational capabilities in the region.