IDF says troops in Gaza opened fire several times over past day in response to ‘threats’

Over the past day, the IDF says troops still deployed inside the Gaza Strip opened fire on several threats.

In several areas of Gaza, the IDF says it fired warning shots at suspects who “posed a threat” to troops, after which they withdrew.

In central Gaza, troops fired warning shots at a suspect who did not disperse, after which the IDF says soldiers opened fire again at the suspect “to remove the threat.”

“The IDF is determined to fully implement the terms of the agreement to return the hostages. The IDF is prepared for any scenario, and will continue to take all necessary actions to remove any immediate threat to IDF soldiers,” the military says.

“The IDF once again calls on Palestinian civilians to obey IDF instructions and not approach the forces deployed in the area,” it adds.