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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Palestinians report 4 killed in Rafah; IDF says suspects were ‘imminent threat’ to troops
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF says troops fired warning shots to disperse suspects approaching forces in several areas of the Gaza Strip today.
In one incident, the military says several suspects were just a few dozen meters from troops and were identified as an “imminent threat.” The soldiers opened fire on the suspects.
Palestinian media report that four were killed by Israeli fire in the Rafah area.
The IDF says it is “determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages,” and is “prepared for any scenario and will continue to take any necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers.
“The IDF calls the residents of Gaza to follow its instructions and avoid approaching the troops deployed in the area,” the military adds.
