As Israel's ground offensive into the Gaza Strip completed its second day on Tuesday, the IDF announced that troops have managed to take control of a Hamas stronghold and eliminated 50 terrorists over the past 24 hours.
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In addition, IDF and armored units under the Givati Brigade command operated in the past day in a military stronghold of Hamas terror organization in northern Gaza, where the Jabalia city is located. Simultaneously, ground forces throughout the Gaza Strip continue their counterterrorism activities.
Video: IDF troops fight Hamas terrorists in Gaza / Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit
Over the past day, IDF troops operated in a Hamas terrorist stronghold in Jabaliya, northern Gaza.
The stronghold was used for training and execution of terrorism activities.
During the ground activity, the troops eliminated approx. 50 terrorists, as well as destroyed… pic.twitter.com/XMT7ZTZYKv
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 31, 2023
The military stronghold served as the training ground for Hamas Jabalia Battalion's preparations for terrorist actions. It includes training facilities for shooting and a network of terrorist tunnels, which are used, among other things, for the terrorists' passage to the coast. The site was also replete with arms.
During the combat, the forces engaged in battles with terrorists and eliminated many of them. Aircraft also eliminated other terrorists. Forces on the ground located and destroyed tunnel openings, weapon systems, and military equipment. In addition, fighters in the area discovered intelligence material.
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