IDF strikes over 500 military targets in Gaza City as military ramps up op

There has been a focus on multi-story buildings that have been converted into terrorist infrastructure.

The IDF has struck over 500 military targets over the past week in Gaza City, the military said Friday.

There has been a focus on multi-story buildings that have been converted into terrorist infrastructure.

After three initial waves of attacks targeting the Tuffah and Al-Furkan areas, the Air Force launched two additional waves, expanding operations into the Shati area and further regions within Al-Furqan.

These airstrikes have destroyed several Hamas positions, including observation and sniper posts, buildings containing operational tunnel shafts, weapons depots, and other terrorist infrastructure.

IDF conducts five waves of strikes in Gaza City

The IDF has completed five waves of strikes in Gaza City. In preparation for these operations, extensive measures were implemented to minimize the risk of civilian casualties, the military said.

The IDF confirmed that it will continue to escalate the pace of these precision strikes, utilizing accurate intelligence to target Hamas infrastructure.

The aim is to degrade Hamas' operational capabilities, disrupt its readiness, and reduce the threat posed to Israeli forces, as part of the broader strategy for the next stages of the ongoing operation, according to the military.