What it is:

The Israel Defense Forces’ elite Commando Brigade conducted targeted raids in Khan Yunis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, leading to the elimination of more than 100 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorists within the past week.

Why it matters:

These operations represent an assertive approach by the IDF to neutralize immediate threats and dismantle terror infrastructure in the region, reflecting Israel’s ongoing efforts to undermine the capabilities of Hamas and other terrorist organizations that pose a constant risk to its security.

Details of the operation:

The Commando Brigade’s activities focused on Western Khan Yunis, where they engaged in combat with Hamas and PIJ militants. Notably, the counter-terror efforts resulted in the discovery and destruction of weaponry, explosives, and critical infrastructure used by the terror groups.

The Egoz Unit’s pivotal role:

The operation highlights the Egoz unit’s significant involvement, detailing their raid on a munitions warehouse and the seizure of firearms and explosive devices. The unit also raided a location linked to a key Hamas associate, uncovering additional weapons.

Further IDF action against RPG-armed squad:

In related action during the past week, members of the Egoz unit thwarted an attempted RPG attack on Israeli troops. The quick response and guidance of IDF aircraft were key in targeting the attackers and neutralizing a subsequent explosive threat within the building they occupied.

The ongoing conflict:

This string of events underscores the continuous and escalating tensions between Israel and Gaza-based terrorist factions, as Israel maintains its defense posture against sporadic attacks and persistent hostilities from the region.

This story was first published on jpost.com.