The Israel Defense Forces struck several targets Tuesday evening in the Shati area near Gaza's port, targeting senior commanders from the Hamas terror organization. Palestinian sources reported seven fatalities and 14 wounded in the operation. An IDF spokesperson clarified that the strike was directed at operatives who were actively planning terror attacks against Israeli forces operating in the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestinian claims, the strike hit a café in the coastal area of Gaza City where "thousands of displaced persons were present" at the time. The IDF responded that "the terrorists were struck from the air in order to remove the threat to our forces." Published information indicates the eliminated operatives were actively involved in planning terror operations against IDF soldiers.
