Israeli forces reported finding stockpiles of weapons inside Hamas combat compounds during ongoing operations in Gaza City.

According to footage released by the Israel Defense Forces’ Commando Division, troops uncovered tactical vests, ammunition magazines, and grenades hidden within militant facilities. The discovery highlights the scale of Hamas’ military infrastructure embedded in urban areas, which officials say poses a threat both to Israeli forces and local civilians.

The IDF stated that such findings reinforce its claims that Hamas uses civilian zones for military purposes, complicating efforts to dismantle the group’s network while minimizing civilian casualties.

Military officials added that the operation in Gaza City is part of a wider campaign targeting weapons caches, tunnels, and command posts, with the goal of reducing Hamas’ ability to launch future attacks.