IDF discovers explosives, Hamas terrorists in Gaza playground

Soldiers of the IDF's 14th Reserve Brigade discovered explosive devices in a children's playground connected to a kindergarten on the outskirts of the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza. The devices had been prepared ahead of the soldiers' expected arrival and were safely neutralized. 

Furthermore, IDF troops identified four Hamas terrorists who were carrying explosive devices advancing toward them. An Israeli Air Force aircraft thwarted the cell. Approximately half an hour later, the troops identified four additional terrorists in the area, who were subsequently targeted in an aerial strike. Simultaneously, a vehicle with terrorists inside was identified approaching IDF troops in southern Gaza City. An aircraft struck the cell, resulting in the elimination of the terrorists. 

Additionally, an IAF fighter jet, directed by IDF troops, struck a military compound from which Hamas terrorists had detonated an explosive device at IDF soldiers.

IDF operations in southern Gaza

IDF troops from the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion (Bedouin Battalion) operated in the southern Gaza Strip in order to locate terrorist infrastructure and uncovered two tunnel shafts, which they uncovered in cooperation with armored and engineering forces using tanks and D-9.

Soldiers from the IDF's special force Maglan unit are continuing military operations in the Khan Yunis area in southern Gaza, collaborating with reconnaissance, engineering, and air force units, eliminating terrorists in face-to-face encounters. Additionally, they are working to locate and destroy terror infrastructure in the area.

During investigations of a building that allegedly serves as an educational office, cultural center, and school, Maglan troops discovered rocket launchers, documents, and tools belonging to the Hamas.

Large quantities of combat equipment, including rockets and ammunition, were found, including an arsenal discovered in a closet in a bedroom.