Israel Strikes Hamas, Islamic Jihad Arms Depots and Rocket Sites in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on September 9, 2026, that it conducted airstrikes targeting weapons storage facilities and rocket infrastructure belonging to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, the strikes destroyed three weapons depots and a rocket launcher. The military stated that the depots contained dozens of weapons, including rockets and automatic rifles, and that Hamas operatives had been observed using these facilities and weapons prior to the strikes. Additionally, a rocket base allegedly used for firing at Israel during a past conflict was reportedly destroyed. The IDF emphasized its commitment to continuing strikes against terrorist organizations in Gaza, aiming to degrade their capabilities and prevent them from rearming or acquiring weapons to harm Israeli forces. The military statement affirmed a resolute stance against any attempts by these groups to rebuild their operational capacity.