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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
IDF says around 30 gunmen killed in ongoing Rafah operation so far
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israeli military releases footage from the launch of its operation in eastern Rafah late Monday, as well as clips from the fighting in the area in recent days.
The IDF says some 100 targets were struck in the area as the 162nd Division pushed in, capturing the Gazan side of the Rafah Crossing.
Troops are currently carrying out raids in the area, searching suspicious sites and buildings from which Hamas operatives opened fire at troops, the military says.
Hamas has also launched several rockets from Rafah at southern Israel in recent days.
According to the IDF, troops have killed some 30 gunmen amid the ongoing operation. Air Force drones have also hit dozens of targets amid the fighting.
The Times of Israel Community.