Tel Aviv [Israel], September 14 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday claimed that, over the past month, their troops eliminated more than 20 Hamas terrorists who crossed into Israel on October 7, 2023. The IDF said it had killed the head of a Hamas cell that infiltrated Israeli territory to take part in the massacre.
In a post on X, the IDF stated: “ELIMINATED: Over the past month, IDF troops eliminated several Hamas terrorists and field commanders in Gaza. Among them was Yousef Mahmoud Mohammad Jumaa, head of a Hamas cell that infiltrated Kibbutz Alumim and took part in the brutal October 7 massacre. In total, more than 20 terrorists were eliminated by the troops, including additional operatives who crossed into Israel on October 7 and participated in the massacre.”
Earlier on Saturday, a high-rise building used by Hamas was struck by Israeli forces. The IDF said the building was used to advance terror attacks against Israel.
In a post on X, the IDF said: “STRUCK: A Hamas high-rise building that was used by the terrorist organization in Gaza City. The building included military infrastructure used to advance and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the area. Prior to the strike, several steps were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians.”
At least 48 people died on Sunday as artillery shelling and gunfire by Israeli forces were reported in Gaza City, along with shelling from boats, Al Jazeera reported. In at least two instances, displaced Gazans said they were prevented from setting up tents in an area of the southern Strip, according to The Times of Israel.
At least 64,871 people have died and 164,610 have been wounded in Gaza since October 2023, with thousands more believed to be under the rubble. A total of 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the October 7 attacks, and about 200 were taken captive, Al Jazeera reported. (ANI)
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