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Israel. Defense Forces

Israel Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza, Citing Reduction of Risk to Civilians

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, citing intelligence indicating the presence of terrorist operatives in buildings near a UNRWA school. The IDF claimed it took numerous steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians before striking, although the exact nature of these steps was not specified. The operation follows a large-scale rocket attack launched by Hamas against Israel in October 2023, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IDF struck Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, citing intelligence indicating the presence of terrorist operatives in buildings near a UNRWA school.
  • The IDF claimed it took numerous steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians before striking, although the exact nature of these steps was not specified.
  • The operation follows a large-scale rocket attack launched by Hamas against Israel in October 2023, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
  • Nearly 1,200 people in Israel were killed and some 240 others abducted during the attack.
  • Israel launched retaliatory strikes, ordered a complete blockade of Gaza, and started a ground incursion into the Palestinian enclave with the declared goal of eliminating Hamas fighters and rescuing the hostages.
  • As many as 120 hostages are believed to be still held by Hamas in Gaza and 43 hostages died in captivity.
  • More than 38,000 people have been killed and over 87,400 others have been wounded in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israel's military operations, according to Gaza authorities.
  • The Hamas terrorist organization has been accused of systematically violating international law, exploiting civilian structures and population as human shields for its terror attacks against the State of Israel.

Statistics:

  • 1,200 people killed in Israel as a result of Hamas's large-scale rocket attack
  • 240 people abducted in Israel during the attack
  • 38,000+ people killed in Gaza as a result of Israel's military operations
  • 87,400+ people wounded in Gaza as a result of Israel's military operations
  • 120 hostages believed to be still held by Hamas in Gaza
  • 43 hostages died in captivity under Hamas control

Sources:

  • IDF Telegram statement
  • United News of India, UNI/SPUTNIK AKS

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