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An Israeli Merkava tank near Gaza Strip. (THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty)
Israeli military forces conducted a targeted operation in North Gaza on Thursday (26 October), described as a precision strike aimed at "numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure, and anti-tank missile launch sites."
The Israel Defense Forces reported that a contingent of tanks and infantry executed this overnight mission within Hamas-controlled Gaza, engaging and damaging multiple targets before subsequently withdrawing to Israeli territory.
This military incursion was officially announced following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement, wherein he indicated that preparations for a potential ground conflict were underway.
The situation in the region remains tense, with these developments reflecting the complex and volatile dynamics at play in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The incident underscores the delicate balance between security concerns and the pursuit of stability in the area.