Joint statement from theand the Shin Bet Spokesperson: The IDF and Shin Bet attacked a terrorist from the Hamas terror organization who was planning to carry out a sniper operation against IDF forces in the immediate timeframe. An Air Force aircraft, guided by the Gaza Division (143) and the Shin Bet, attacked earlier today (Saturday) a terrorist from the Hamas terror organization who was engaged in advancing a sniper operation against IDF forces operating in the southern Gaza Strip in the immediate timeframe. The terrorist posed an immediate threat to IDF forces and was therefore targeted for the removal of the threat. IDF forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
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Joint Statement from the IDF Spokesperson and the Shin Bet Spokesperson: The IDF and Shin Bet attacked a terrorist operative from the Hamas terror organization who was planning to carry out a sniper attack against IDF forces in the immediate timeframe.
IDF & Shin Bet neutralize Hamas operative planning imminent sniper attack in southern Gaza, removing immediate threat to forces.