IDF forces in the Southern Command last night identified a number of armed terrorists from the Hamas terrorist organization while operating in the northern Gaza Strip, near IDF forces deployed in the Yellow Line area in accordance with the agreement.
Immediately after identification, the terrorists were attacked and eliminated from the air in order to remove the threat to our forces.
In another incident earlier today (Thursday), additional terrorists operating in the southern Gaza Strip and transporting weapons were attacked, posing a threat to the forces. One of the terrorists was eliminated in the attack.
Prior to the attacks, steps were taken to reduce harm to civilians, including the use of precision weapons and aerial surveillance.