IDF troops destroyed an entire compound in the “Officers’ Neighborhood” in northern Gaza, which served as a hideout and terror hub for Hamas commanders, during the first week of January, the military announced Saturday.
The area consists of structures that overlook Israeli territory and contain anti-tank missile posts, booby traps, tunnels, numerous explosives, and rocket launchers aimed at Israeli territory.
The operation was completed by Kfir Special Operations Command soldiers in collaboration with Yahalom Unit soldiers under the command of Division 162.
Hamas's hold on northern Gaza
Hamas terrorists are struggling to move within Jabalya, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanun due to the IDF’s aggressive operations in these areas, it was previously reported. The military has deployed large ground forces that are conducting ambushes and targeted raids.
However, Palestinian terrorists have still managed to fire rockets into Israel for nine consecutive days.
Most terrorists are attempting to flee from Jabalya and the northern Gaza Strip to Gaza City.
The IDF has struck hundreds of them over the past week. However, the terrorists now operate by rigging traps in nearly every standing structure.
Palestinians reported that Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 people over the weekend.
At least 17 of those who died were killed in airstrikes on two houses in Gaza City, according to Palestinians.
Another strike on a house in the city killed five people later on Saturday, the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service said, adding that at least 10 others were feared trapped under the rubble.