IDF says troops killed dozens of Hamas fighters, destroyed anti-tank missile launchers

The Israel Defense Forces says dozens of Hamas operatives were killed by troops during fighting across the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours.

In northern and central Gaza, the Nahal Infantry Brigade and 401st Armored Brigade killed dozens of Hamas gunmen during raids, and destroyed several anti-tank missile launchers, the IDF says.

Troops also raided a Hamas office where they found military equipment, weapons and documents belonging to the terror group.

In one incident in Gaza City’s Shati camp, the IDF says soldiers of the 414th Combat Intelligence Collection Unit spotted several Hamas operatives transporting weapons in sacks. The soldiers called in an airstrike, killing the cell, according to the IDF.

Meanwhile, in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, the IDF says the Givati Infantry Brigade killed some 20 gunmen over the past day, during several encounters.

The Paratroopers Brigade, also operating in Khan Younis, killed several more Hamas gunmen during raids in the western part of the city, the IDF says.

Also in Khan Younis, the IDF says fighter jets carried out strikes on a Hamas site, where a tunnel shaft and a weapons depot were located.

The military also says that troops raided a building in Khan Younis where they found a cache of weaponry, including RPGs, grenades and military equipment, including scuba diving gear.

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.