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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
IDF releases footage of overnight strikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF releases footage showing some of its overnight airstrikes against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets across the Gaza Strip as part of a surprise offensive.
The strikes have targeted mid-level Hamas commanders, members of the terror group’s politburo, and its infrastructure. Islamic Jihad members and infrastructure were also targeted.
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported 404 deaths and 562 wounded in the strikes.
Footage released by the IDF on March 18. 2025, shows overnight airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. (Israel Defense Forces)
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