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    IDF Finds Major Arms Stockpile in Gaza

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    What’s happening:

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have uncovered a substantial weapons depot in the northern Gaza Strip, strategically positioned near a medical clinic and a school within a densely populated residential area.

    Why it matters:

    The discovery highlights the ongoing security concerns for Israel due to the stockpiling of weapons by militant groups in Gaza, which includes long-range rockets capable of reaching central areas of the country. The proximity of the weapons to civilian infrastructures raises serious allegations about the use of human shields by these groups.

    By the numbers:

    The IDF reported seizing hundreds of rockets, including long-range ones, anti-tank missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) resembling the Israeli Sky Rider drone, RPG launchers, and ready-to-use explosive devices. The presence of such a significant arsenal within civilian areas is indicative of the potential scale of threat posed to Israel.

    Details:

    Lt.-Col. Tomer, commander of the IDF’s 50th Battalion, stated that the weaponry was found in the heart of a residential neighborhood, amidst a large school district. The IDF has taken measures to neutralize some of the weapons on-site, while others have been sent for further examination.

    Broader context:

    This operation comes amidst a series of IDF strikes targeting approximately 250 terror-related sites across the Gaza Strip. The military actions have been focused on dismantling the infrastructure of Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, resulting in the elimination of terrorists and destruction of several military targets, including those in the vicinity of schools.

    The bottom line:

    The IDF continues to expose and dismantle militant infrastructure in Gaza, emphasizing the complex challenge of conducting military operations in urban environments where combatants operate within civilian settings. The recent findings serve as a stark reminder of the persistent security threats facing Israel and the measures taken to counteract them.

    This story was first published on ynetnews.com.

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