Despite the reality of a six-week hostage release and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the terrorist organization is not hesitating to test the limits of that agreement.
Terrorists in several areas in Gaza have attempted to approach Israeli forces, presenting a threat that in some cases forced IDF soldiers to open fire.
In the past two days, IDF troops fired warning shots to distance such terrorists in multiple areas across the enclave.
In northern Gaza, one such terrorist did not move away after IDF soldiers fired warning shots to distance the suspect. “Since he continued to pose a threat to the troops, additional shots were fired to remove the threat,” the IDF said Tuesday.
In southern Gaza, a terrorist in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket unit was eliminated by IDF troops on Sunday after posing a threat to the forces.
In central Gaza, an IDF aircraft likewise was forced to fire to warn off several suspicious vehicles that were moving northward in an area not authorized for passage according to the agreement, and without inspection, in violation of the terms of the deal.
Also, on Sunday in central Gaza, IDF troops identified several gatherings of dozens of terrorists advancing toward them, posing a threat. The troops fired warning shots at the suspects, the IDF said.
“The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement to return the hostages,” a military spokesperson said.
“The IDF is prepared for any scenario and will continue to take any necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers.”
The Israeli military called on Gaza residents to follow its announcements and avoid approaching Israeli forces deployed in the area.
