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IDF and Shin Bet Strike Over 100 Hamas Targets in Gaza, Killing Dozens and Hitting Rocket Launch Sites

Jan 5, 2025, 05:22 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet conducted coordinated airstrikes on over 100 targets in the Gaza Strip over the weekend, resulting in the elimination of dozens of Hamas terrorists. The strikes targeted Hamas militants, command centers, and infrastructure, including rocket launch sites used for attacks on Israel. The operations were carried out by the Israeli Air Force in collaboration with the IDF Southern Command, guided by intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate and the Shin Bet. The IDF reported that these strikes were in response to rocket fire into Israeli territory last week and that approximately 40 targets were hit over the past day. The military stated that measures were taken to minimize civilian casualties, using precision munitions, aerial surveillance, and intelligence reviews.