Israel, October 08, 2023: In a resolute response to the brutal terrorist offensive launched by Hamas against Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have undertaken a series of strategic operational activities in the Gaza Strip. Since the early hours of yesterday, the IDF has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Israel's security.
At the stroke of midnight, IDF aircraft executed a precision strike on a concealed launch site and targeted two terrorists located in its vicinity. These actions were part of the ongoing efforts to neutralize threats posed by Hamas operatives attempting to infiltrate Israeli territory, both by sea and through the security fence.
🔻7:23 am: We struck 10 Hamas targets, among them, Hamas' intelligence headquarters and a military compound used by Hamas' aerial forces.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 8, 2023
In parallel, we struck an aerial weapons production site used by the aerial forces belonging to Islamic Jihad, and a building including… pic.twitter.com/KcJDmCAXzr
The IDF's resolve extended to crippling the enemy's infrastructure, as evidenced by the targeting of an operational command center belonging to Hamas rocket system operatives. Additionally, an operational command post utilized by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization felt the impact of the IDF's surgical strikes.
Minutes later, at 00:35 am, IDF aircraft struck two operational situation rooms strategically located inside mosques, which Hamas was using for their military activities. This pinpoint targeting underscores the IDF's commitment to minimizing collateral damage while effectively disrupting hostile operations.
The offensive continued at 00:23 am, with the IDF conducting precision strikes on 10 Hamas targets, including the intelligence headquarters of Hamas and a military compound used by their aerial forces. Simultaneously, the IDF dealt a significant blow to the aerial forces of the Islamic Jihad by striking an aerial weapons production site utilized by the terrorist organization.
The IDF's relentless pursuit of security for its citizens was further exemplified by the targeted destruction of a building housing units used by the terrorist organization for storing weapons and military equipment.
These meticulous and strategic operations reflect the IDF's unwavering dedication to preserving Israel's security in the face of threats. As tensions in the region escalate, the IDF remains vigilant, ready to protect its citizens, and respond decisively to acts of aggression.