A night of intense attacks unfolded in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continued to respond to acts of aggression from terrorist organizations. After 11 hours of relative silence, the shooting resumed in Gaza, triggering alarms in various localities, including Sderot, Ashkelon, Ashdod, and the Jerusalem mountains.
Meanwhile, a terrorist managed to infiltrate Israel from Lebanese territory and opened fire on IDF soldiers near the settlement of Margalit. A manhunt is currently underway to locate the assailant.
The situation escalated further when Hezbollah fired several anti-tank missiles at Mount Dov. In response, the IDF retaliated with artillery fire to neutralize the sources of the attack.
In a separate operation, soldiers of the Border Guard and detectives from the Beer Sheva station in the southern district of Israel acted on intelligence information received regarding suspected Gaza residents hiding in the country. Under the cover of darkness, the forces located an apartment near an IDF base in the southern region and successfully apprehended four individuals.
The night of attacks saw significant developments on multiple fronts. Fighter jets conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting over a hundred operational sites of various terrorist organizations. The strikes destroyed tunnel shafts, munitions warehouses, and dozens of operational headquarters.
Simultaneously, the IDF also launched attacks in Lebanon, specifically targeting military infrastructure belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah. Additionally, a terrorist was eliminated in Lebanese territory using a remotely manned aircraft. These actions were in direct response to missile launches into Israeli territory carried out the previous night.
During the operations in Gaza, the IDF and Shin Bet—a domestic intelligence agency—eliminated a Hamas naval force terrorist who had participated in multiple deadly attacks in the region. Furthermore, a terrorist squad affiliated with the Hamas air force, who had planned to launch missile attacks on aircraft, was thwarted in a targeted attack. Additionally, terrorist infrastructure and weapons were destroyed in a mosque located in the Jablia neighborhood, which served as an observation post and meeting place for Hamas terrorists.
The IDF’s swift and decisive responses to these acts of aggression demonstrate their commitment to ensure the safety and security of Israeli citizens. As tensions continue to escalate, the IDF remains on high alert and is prepared to take further action to protect the nation against any threat to its sovereignty.
This article includes a photo provided by a police spokesperson, depicting the operations conducted by the IDF and other security forces in response to the attacks.