Gaza Strip - May 18, 2024

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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have continued their operational activities in eastern Rafah, Jabalya, and central Gaza.

In eastern Rafah, IDF troops continued precise operations against terrorist operatives and infrastructure. During one of the encounters with terrorists, IDF troops identified and eliminated an operative armed with an RPG in a compound adjacent to their position. Additionally, the troops conducted targeted raids on terror targets and located weapons, explosive devices, missiles, and RPGs. During an additional activity, the troops located and destroyed a launcher inside a military compound in the area.

In coordination with IDF ground troops, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated a significant Islamic Jihad terrorist operative who was the Head of Logistics of the Rafah Brigade in the Islamic Jihad. He was responsible for preparing the terror organization for operations against IDF ground troops in the area.

In the area of Jabalya, IDF troops engaged and eliminated terrorists in a number of battles. IDF troops also dismantled a loaded rocket launcher, located several terror tunnel shafts, and located weapons and explosive devices in the area.

IDF troops continue operational activities in central Gaza and eliminated a number of terrorists over the past day.