In the latest phase of its campaign to dismantle Hamas’ remaining terror capabilities, the IDF has launched a ground operation in the Al-Jenina neighborhood of Rafah, southern Gaza. The goal: to expand the security buffer zone along the southern border and eliminate terrorist infrastructure embedded within civilian areas.
Over the past several hours, Israeli ground forces have operated deep inside Al-Jenina, targeting Hamas’ underground network and clearing out terrorist positions. According to military sources, the troops have already destroyed critical terror infrastructure, including weapons storage sites, tunnel entrances, and fortified compounds used by Hamas operatives to launch attacks on Israeli territory.
This ground maneuver is part of a broader, coordinated operation involving both the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). While ground forces push forward in Rafah, airstrikes continue across the Gaza Strip, focusing on Hamas and Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terror targets.
Over the weekend, the Israeli Air Force struck multiple strategic sites, including:
- Weapons warehouses
- Rocket launchers and mortar firing positions
- Military structures used by terrorists
- Additional terror infrastructure
Several terrorists were eliminated in these strikes, some directly involved in mortar attacks against southern Israeli communities in recent days.
The renewed offensive highlights Israel’s firm stance: no ceasefire, no compromise, until Hamas is completely dismantled. The IDF’s push into Rafah is a strategic step in neutralizing the last bastions of Hamas power, especially as the terror group grows more desperate amid mounting losses.
Israel’s operations continue to reflect the IDF’s dual commitment to both defending its citizens and minimizing harm to civilians, even as Hamas embeds its fighters and infrastructure in densely populated areas. With each targeted strike and ground advance, the IDF brings the region one step closer to eradicating the terrorist threat in Gaza—ensuring long-term security for Israel and stability in the region.
