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IDF regains control of Re’im military base from Hamas terrorists in southern Israel
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israel Defense Forces has regained control of the Re’im military base in southern Israel, which houses the Gaza Division, from Hamas terrorists, according to Hebrew-language media reports.
Earlier, the IDF said it was fighting Hamas terrorists at 22 different locations in southern Israel.
The military has been sweeping the towns where the terrorists infiltrated, reaching civilians who have been holed up for more than 12 hours.