Israeli troops uncover cache of long-range rockets in homes in central Gaza

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Mortars and rockets found by IDF troops in Gaza's al-Bureij, in a photo released by the IDF on January 2, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
Mortars and rockets found by IDF troops in Gaza's al-Bureij, in a photo released by the IDF on January 2, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

Troops of the 188th Armored Brigade and Golani Infantry Brigade located long-range rockets among other weapons in residences in central Gaza’s al-Bureij, the IDF says.

In the home of a Palestinian family, the IDF says the 188th Brigade found a cache of rockets capable of being launched to distances of 20 kilometers. Other weapons were found in the home.

In another home in al-Bureij, Golani soldiers found dozens of mortars and short-range rockets, along with other weapons.

The rockets were destroyed and the other weapons were seized, the IDF says.

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