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Thursday, May 22, 2025
IDF urges Gazans to stay away from sites in Deir al-Balah where Hamas operatives located
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF issues an unusual warning to Palestinians in the Deir al-Balah area of central Gaza, telling them to stay away from several locations where the military claims Hamas operatives are.
The IDF also names three prominent Hamas operatives in its announcement.
“To the residents of Deir al-Balah, this is a warning about Hamas elements hiding among you!” says Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman.
“The attached image shows how Hamas terrorist elements operate in your area, using your civilian infrastructure and positioning themselves in your vicinity,” he says.
The map lists Deir al-Balah’s municipality building, an educational institution, a hospital, and a tent camp.
“Hamas exploits your civilian infrastructure and resources for its terror activities. We call upon you to expel the terrorist elements from among you and to stay away from the Hamas structures that are near you,” Adraee adds.
#عاجل ‼️ إلى سكان دير البلح هذا تحذير من عناصر حماس المختبئة بينكم!
⭕️الصورة المرفقة تُظهر طريقة عمل عناصر حماس الإرهابية في منطقتكم حيث يستخدمون البنى التحتية المدنية لديكم ويتموضعون في محيطكم.
⭕️تستغل حماس البنى التحتية المدنية والموارد الخاصة بكم لصالح أنشطتها الإرهابية… pic.twitter.com/ED4hiBD4KK— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) May 22, 2025
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