In preparation for the next stages of combat, the IDF operated in northern Gaza.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 26, 2023
IDF tanks & infantry struck numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts.
The soldiers have since exited the area and returned to Israeli territory. pic.twitter.com/oMdSDR84rU
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13am on 26 Oct 2023,Thursday International
The Israeli military conducted an overnight operation in northern Gaza, with tanks and ground forces targeting "numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure, and anti-tank missile launch posts," according to an IDF statement. It described the strike as "preparation for the next stages of combat," before troops returned to Israel. PM Netanyahu recently vowed to "do away with Hamas" by destroying its capabilities. However, he gave no details on the timing of a ground invasion, only saying it is "getting prepared" and operational details should remain private. The strike signals Israel is moving into the next phase in Gaza after weeks of airstrikes.
