Israel Defense Forces killed several high-ranking commanders of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas as a result of a special operation in the humanitarian zone of the city of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.
This was announced by the Office for the Coordination of Activities of the Israeli Government in the Palestinian Territories (COGAT).
„Hamas continues to use the humanitarian zone for its terrorist activities. Today, the Israel Defense Forces eliminated high-ranking Hamas terrorists who were carrying out terrorist activities in the Khan Yunis humanitarian zone. "Secondary explosions were identified, suggesting the presence of weapons in this area," the statement said.
COGAT noted that the Israeli military has taken a number of measures to reduce the risk of civilian casualties, including the use of precision munitions and aerial reconnaissance.