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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Over 100 mortar shells found in UNRWA bags in Gaza
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A cache of mortar shells found by IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip, in a handout photo issued by the military on February 3, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
IDF troops located and destroyed a cache of more than 100 mortar shells during mop-up operations on the Israeli side of the Gaza ceasefire line, the military says.
According to the IDF, the 110 mortars, several rockets, and other military equipment were stored inside repurposed UNRWA bags.
The cache was located by troops of the 7th Armored Brigade, who are stationed on the eastern side of the Yellow Line in the southern Gaza Strip.
A cache of mortars is uncovered and destroyed by IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip, in a video issued by the military on February 3, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
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