STORY: Israeli army says it kills over 130 militants in E. Rafah
SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024
DATELINE: May 19, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:43
LOCATION: Jerusalem
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Israeli army fighting in eastern Rafah
2. various of an Israeli commander delivering a speech in eastern Rafah

STORYLINE

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have killed more than 130 militants in targeted operations in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, according to a statement issued on Saturday.

As part of the operations, the Givati infantry brigade killed more than 80 militants in the area, and located dozens of rifles, grenades, and ammunition, according to the IDF statement.

Additionally, Givati's reconnaissance unit uncovered significant underground tunnel infrastructure in the area, it said.

Simultaneously, the 401st armored brigade killed about 50 militants in raids on Hamas infrastructure and buildings from which gunfire was shot at IDF troops, and located dozens of tunnel shafts and many anti-aircraft guns.

"So far, hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites have been destroyed by the 401st Brigade, including weapons production facilities and ready-to-use launch sites," the IDF said.

Givati, one of the five infantry brigades of the IDF, is composed of three battalions, each made up of companies with designated functions.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem.
(XHTV)