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Gachgoach was crucial to catching Palestinians cooperating with Israel, a key arena both for strategic and tactical conflicts between the sides.
The Netzarim corridor is an area the IDF withdrew from during the first phase of the ceasefire and is key to cutting off Gaza city from central Gaza.
A UN spokesperson said it's too early to determine who is responsible for the explosion at the accommodation sites housing the workers.
Five people were kidnapped, three of whom were returned, and two of whom are still being held by Hamas or other terror groups.
'The Israeli Air Force's strike against Hamas terrorists was only the first step,' he warned. Katz also told the 'residents of Gaza' that 'this is the last warning.'
IDF soldiers have also launched ground operations in order to create a partial buffer between the northern and southern parts of the Strip.
Hamas likely finds it easier to encourage attacks on Israel and the US abroad. It can then deny responsibility for these attacks.
The announcement showed the IDF keeping the newly increased pressure on Hamas since Israel renewed hostilities at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday.
"It has been concluded that the only way to pressure Hamas is through military action, and we are not sure that this is the right path," they said.
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