IDF intensifies land-based military operations within Gaza City
In a significant development, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have targeted a weapons production facility belonging to Hamas in Gaza. The operation, known as "Gideon's Chariots II," has been ongoing for several days, with over 150 terror targets being struck by the IAF and artillery corps troops over the past two days.
The facility, which was housing terrorists working on manufacturing explosives for IDF targeting, was identified as a key operational hub for Hamas. Secondary explosions during the strike suggest the presence of weapons in the facility, underscoring the importance of the target.
One of the key figures believed to be active in Gaza during the operation is Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas political leader and deputy chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau. al-Hayya resides in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood of Gaza City, and his family members have been targeted in previous Israeli strikes. His son, Humam al-Hayya, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Hamas headquarters in Qatar in September 2025, indicating that al-Hayya's leadership role is of interest in operations by the IDF.
The strikes are reportedly in support of maneuvering troops in the area, suggesting a broader military strategy at play. The IDF has not yet issued an official statement regarding the operation, but the targeted facility is believed to be a significant blow to Hamas's operational capabilities in Gaza.
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