- August 17, 2024

In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops eliminated several militants, including a militant who launched rockets toward troops operating in the area. No IDF injuries were reported. Shortly following the launches, an IAF aircraft struck and eliminated the militant.
Additionally, over the past day, the Israeli Navy struck numerous militants that posed a threat to the troops in central Gaza.

Over the past day, IDF troops expanded operational activity in the area of Khan Yunis, eliminating armed militants and locating and dismantling dozens of Hamas militant infrastructure sites in the area. Furthermore, with the direction of ground troops, the IAF eliminated the militants that carried out the launches yesterday (Friday) toward Nirim.

IDF troops are continuing operational activity in the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah and over the past day, eliminated several militants and struck multiple military infrastructure sites.

Yesterday (Friday), the IAF struck a launcher from which projectiles were fired toward the area of Re'im yesterday evening. No injuries were reported.

Over the past day, IAF aircraft eliminated approximately 40 terror targets, including military structures, weapons storage facilities, and more.