IDF: Fighter jets eliminate Hamas operative involved in weapons production in Gaza

Fighter jets carried out an airstrike in Gaza overnight that eliminated Hamas operative Taha Abu Nada, the IDF announces, amid ongoing targeted raids across the Strip.

According to the military, Abu Nada was involved in the production of weapons used in the terror group’s attacks on Israel and in battles with IDF forces operating in Gaza.

The IDF also says the 252nd Reserve Division began a pinpoint operation on terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City yesterday, during which several terrorists were eliminated.

In the southern Gaza city of Rafah, meanwhile, the military says troops of the 162nd Division killed dozens of terrorists over the past day in short-range battles and airstrikes in the Tel Sultan neighborhood.

Troops from the 401st Armored Brigade also located weapons, including explosives, in the area, according to the IDF.

Nearby, IAF jets in collaboration with the 98th Division carried out strikes on a cell of terrorists and a munitions warehouse.

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