The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that five fighters affiliated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad were killed in southern Gaza over the past two days. According to the IDF, an airstrike conducted in Khan Yunis targeted three Islamic Jihad fighters, including a deputy commander.
The Israeli military stated that the individuals were targeted while allegedly planning an attack against Israeli soldiers. Meanwhile, another airstrike in southern Gaza killed two members of the Nukhba Force of Hamas’ military wing, the Rafah Brigade. Gaza health officials confirmed that five people have died in Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours.
