From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
IDF says it fired warning shots at Palestinian suspects who approached troops in Gaza
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF says it fired warning shots at Palestinian suspects who approached troops and “posed a threat” in several areas in the Gaza Strip today.
In one incident in southern Gaza, the IDF says forces opened fire directly on a suspect who did not withdraw after warning shots.
Additionally, a drone strike was carried out as a warning in central Gaza today to prevent a vehicle from driving to the Strip’s north via an unapproved route, the military says.
Vehicular traffic is only permitted on the Salah a-Din road, where a private company is inspecting Palestinian cars heading north.
“The IDF calls the residents of Gaza to follow its instructions and avoid approaching the troops deployed in the area,” the military adds.
