IDF Prepares to Counter Hamas After Recent Balloon and Explosive Attempts from Gaza
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First reported by Channel 13 · 5 hours ago
What happened
Hamas has launched incendiary balloons and attempted explosives against IDF forces in Gaza, prompting Israel to intensify countermeasures. The IDF has relaxed strike approvals and controls over 60% of Gaza, aiming to demilitarize the area and dismantle Hamas's weapons. After a high-level security meeting, Israel warned of stronger responses if attacks continue, though no new balloons have been launched since last week.
- 01Hamas launched about ten incendiary balloons and attempted explosive attacks against IDF troops recently.
- 02IDF plans to target those responsible and can identify balloon operators due to low operational secrecy.
- 03Strike approval in Gaza has been eased; Southern Command can now authorize some attacks without Chief of Staff.
- 04IDF controls 63-64% of Gaza and aims to demilitarize the area and dismantle Hamas's weapons.
- 05High-level Israeli meeting linked Hamas's actions to frustration over frequent militant neutralizations.
- 06IDF warned of intensified countermeasures and civilian evacuations if balloon launches persist, but none occurred since last Tuesday.
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