'Israeli' military claims dismantling Hamas sites in Gaza

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) claimed on Wednesday it conducted several operations in Gaza City, targeting Hamas sites and killing one fighter during an armed clash.

According to the ‘Israeli’ military, forces from the Nahal Brigade are conducting the current operations to strike what it described as “terrorist infrastructure.”

The statement said the forces engaged in “close combat” with a Palestinian fighter and killed him.  

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Additionally, the troops claimed locating numerous weapons, including firearms, magazines, body armor, and uniforms previously belonging to the IOF. 

The military also said it dismantled an "active" site previously used to launch a rocket toward ‘Israeli’ troops. 

‘Israeli’ forces ended the statement asserting that troops under the Southern Command will continue operating in Gaza to protect ‘Israeli’ settlers.