IDF strikes kill Hamas terrorists, destroy terror ambush point near hospital in Gaza

The Israeli military (IDF) struck and destroyed a structure in the Jabalya area of the Gaza Strip that served as an ambush position for Hamas terrorists and a weapons storage facility. The IDF reported on Wednesday that multiple terrorists were killed in the strike after they had planned to attack IDF troops and began rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities from the site.

The targeted structure was located approximately 50 meters from the "Yellow Line" (a security boundary), 70 meters from Kamal Adwan Hospital, and 170 meters from a school. The IDF cited this as an example of Hamas's systematic use of civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, which they claim violates the ceasefire agreement and international law.

According to the military, steps were taken to mitigate risks to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. This operation comes days after the IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed Ismail Abu Pul, identified as the commander of a weapons production site at Hamas's production headquarters. Pul was reportedly involved in producing charges and anti-tank missiles for the organization.

The IDF also attacked the production site where Pul worked, noting it was established near an aid distribution point for an international organization. The military reiterated its assertion that Hamas systematically uses civilian infrastructure to promote and execute terrorist plots against IDF forces and Israeli citizens.