“Following prior IDF intelligence, an ongoing situational assessment, and IDF activity in the field that all indicated the presence of terrorists and terror infrastructure in the area of Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip, as well as efforts by Hamas to rebuild its operational capabilities in the area, the 162nd Division began operating in the Jabaliya area overnight (Sunday),” the army wrote on Telegram.
The Israeli forces have eliminated dozens of military targets which include weapons depots, underground infrastructure facilities and other military facilities as well as eliminated Hamas network that operated in the area, the IDF added.
“This operation to systematically dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the area will continue as long as required in order to achieve its objectives,” the IDF said.
The Israeli military announced the expansion of the humanitarian zone in the Al Mawasi area of the Gaza Strip and the reopening of two evacuation routes.
"This morning (Sunday), the IDF announced the expansion of the Humanitarian Area in Al-Mawasi in the Gaza Strip. The expanded Humanitarian Area includes field hospitals that have been established since the outbreak of the war, tent compounds, and supplies of food, water, medicine, and medical equipment," the statement read.
Moreover, two humanitarian evacuation routes from the north of the Gaza Strip have been reopened along the Salah al-Din and the Al-Rashid roads, the IDF added.
On October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. In addition, fighters of Palestinian movement Hamas infiltrated the border areas, opened fire on the military and civilians and took hostages. Israeli authorities say that about 1,200 people were killed during the raid. The IDF launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip and announced a complete blockade of the enclave. The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has exceeded 41,800, according to the latest data from the enclave's health ministry.