Israel Defense Forces (IDF) disclosed, “troops located a Hamas weapons compound including explosive belts adapted for children”.
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| Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched ‘Operation Swords Of Iron’ to fight against Hamas and defend itself. Hamas infiltrated Israel in the early hours of Saturday 7 October, 2023 killing several Israelis and taking many others hostage. Photo: @IDF |
According to IDF:
The IDF continues its ground operation against Hamas in Gaza:
• IDF troops located a Hamas weapons compound—including explosive belts adapted for children, dozens of mortar shells, hundreds of grenades, and intelligence documents—located near schools, a mosque and a medical clinic.
• Troops identified and struck a number of terrorists that exited a Hamas military compound containing observation assets.
• Together with an aircraft and artillery, troops eliminated 7 terrorists and destroyed 4 Hamas observation assets in the area.
• Troops operated on a military command center, locating numerous weapons, including dozens of grenades and explosives.
