An attack against a Hamas missile launcher located in a Gaza humanitarian zone was carried out yesterday, according to an announcement made by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
According to Times of Israel, it was alleged that the launcher was situated close to a refuge for Palestinian people who had been relocated in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza.
In an effort to reduce the number of civilian casualties, the IDF stressed that considerable efforts had been taken to alert local residents before the attack.
Clashes in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood continue as the crisis heats up.
IDF reports state that during the course of the previous day, soldiers from the 98th Division fought and destroyed various gunman cells and infrastructure.
In one famous incident, Paratroopers Brigade members discovered a Hamas group that was getting ready to ambush them.
All of the Hamas operatives involved in the subsequent fighting died, and there were no reported injuries among the IDF personnel.
An airstrike against a three-person Hamas cell armed with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) was another noteworthy incident that occurred in Gaza City.
The paratroopers had found this cell and planned the airstrike to destroy the threat.
Operating against Hamas fighters, the 162nd Division persisted in its operations in the southern section of Gaza, specifically in Rafah.
Weapons were taken and Hamas infrastructure, including tunnels, was destroyed as part of these operations.
The continuous conflict in Rafah serves as a reminder of the larger military operation to neutralise Hamas' forces and destroy its infrastructure.
With both sides exchanging gunfire, there is an increased sense of unease and violence in Gaza during the IDF's operations.
The IDF's strategy seems to be centred on countering Hamas's direct threats while trying to prevent civilian casualties by issuing warnings in advance.
The bombing near a civilian shelter in Deir al-Balah serves as a reminder of the difficulties and intricacies involved in carrying out military operations in heavily inhabited regions.
The international community is keeping a careful eye on the situation as it relates to the humanitarian consequences of these strikes, which remains a source of worry.
Given the continued suffering and displacement of civilians in Gaza, the IDF's claim that it is doing significant measures to safeguard civilians is expected to come under close examination.