Immediately after identification, the forces neutralized the terrorist in order to remove the threat. In addition, the IDF neutralized a Hamas terrorist earlier this week (Tuesday) in the central Gaza Strip. IDF forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area according to the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Breaking Update
Earlier today (Thursday), forces of the “Machatz” Brigade (14) Combat Team operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who carried out suspicious ground activities, crossed the demarcation line,
IDF forces neutralized a terrorist attempting to cross into Israel from Gaza today, and another Hamas terrorist this week.