Gaza Strip
Most of the foiled attacks involved firearms and explosive devices, with the others being stabbings, car-rammings, suicide bombings and abductions.
The Hamas terrorist group blamed the U.N.'s World Food Programme for the security lapses.
Anas Muhammad Saadi Masri commanded launches from northern Gaza at communities in southern Israel, including on Oct. 7, 2023.
During the 8 months that the IDF left Jabaliya, Hamas and PIJ reestablished their terror infrastructure, including at Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Hamas is refusing to release 12 live hostages, offering bodies instead.
“This is yet another example of Hamas’s cynical use of Gaza’s civilians and civilian establishments for terrorist activity and a gross violation of international law,” the IDF said.
There were no reports of injuries or damage in the attacks.
Some 100 operatives were killed within two hours.
“The war against terrorism is not just an Israeli one and it is not just in Gaza,” the Yesh Atid Party leader added.
The initiative was spearheaded by schools supported by the Yael Foundation.
The move comes amid intelligence reports that Israel’s recent military operations against Hamas are reaping rewards.
“To truly win, to achieve long-term victory, will be to have many residents living here,” Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said.
