The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their military operations across the Gaza Strip over the past two weeks, targeting a wide range of Hamas and other terrorist infrastructure. In the 24-hour period ending July 1, the IDF struck more than 140 terror targets, including rocket launchers, weapons depots, tunnels, command centers, and militant squads. Division 99 identified and eliminated two terrorists planting explosives, while Division 36 expanded its operations, killing dozens of militants and destroying numerous terror sites. By July 6, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) had struck approximately 130 terror targets in Gaza, supporting ground forces that dismantled tunnels and weapons sites in Khan Yunis, Rafah, Gaza City, and Jabalia. On July 9, the IAF continued attacks on over 100 terror targets, including booby-trapped buildings, anti-tank missile positions, and other terrorist infrastructure. The intensity of operations increased further by July 10, with around 180 targets struck in 24 hours and multiple terrorist cells neutralized. Over the subsequent 48 hours leading up to July 12, the IDF conducted strikes on approximately 250 terror targets, including explosive devices, observation posts, sniper positions, and booby-trapped sites. Division 98 focused on Hamas and Islamic Jihad positions in Shuja'iyya and Zaytoun, while Division 162 and Brigade 401 targeted other terrorist infrastructure. On July 12, the IDF intensified airstrikes in northern Gaza's Beit Hanoun area, with dozens of fighter jets striking over 35 Hamas targets, including tunnels and command centers. These operations are conducted under the coordination of Israeli intelligence agencies Aman and Shin Bet and are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist capabilities in Gaza.
IDF: The IDF is conducting strikes against the Hamas terrorist organization in the area of Beit Hanoun. A short while ago, dozens of IAF fighter jets struck over 35 Hamas terror targets in the area of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip. Among the targets struck was https://t.co/PVId3ncMsg
الجيش الإسرائيلي: غارات على أكثر من 35 هدفا تابعا لحماس في بيت حانون شمالي قطاع غزة
The Israeli Air Force conducted airstrikes on approximately 35 Hamas targets in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, within the past hour, targeting Hamas tunnels among other sites, as part of intensified operations, the IDF confirmed. https://t.co/uP62k0VT3l