Gaza Strip - May 19, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are intensifying their efforts against terrorist operatives and infrastructure across the Gaza Strip, targeting threats to Israeli security with precision strikes and ground operations.

In the area of Jabaliya, IDF troops have uncovered weaponry concealed within a UNRWA facility and engaged in close-quarters combat to eliminate terrorists. Amidst the chaos, an IAF aircraft swiftly neutralized operatives who had launched anti-tank missiles at IDF troops, ensuring no injuries were reported among Israeli forces.

In a critical interception, IDF forces thwarted an imminent attack as terrorists armed with RPG launchers were identified en route to assault IDF positions. An aerial strike successfully neutralized the threat, preventing potential harm to Israeli troops.

In a significant blow to terrorist networks, an Islamic Jihad tactical-level commander and three other operatives were targeted and eliminated in an aerial strike in the eastern Rafah area. These terrorists had been actively engaging IDF troops in the region.

Operations persist in the central Gaza Strip, where IDF tanks have struck multiple terrorists and obliterated military structures housing explosives and weaponry caches.

Over the past day, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has conducted approximately 80 strikes on terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip. These operations have targeted weapons storage facilities, launchers, terrorist cells, military structures, and other infrastructure used by terrorist organizations.