The Israel Defense Forces carried out targeted airstrikes in Gaza after Hamas militants violated a ceasefire by firing on Israeli troops operating in the northern part of the Strip. The IDF said the response was swift and deliberate, aimed at reinforcing deterrence and making clear that any breach of agreed calm will be met with decisive action.

According to the military, the strikes hit key Hamas infrastructure, including a weapons production facility and an arms depot used to store equipment intended for attacks. Israeli officials stated that the targets were directly linked to terrorist activity and posed an ongoing threat to Israeli forces and civilians.

The IDF emphasized that extensive precautions were taken to minimize the risk to non-combatants. Civilians in the area were warned in advance, and the military confirmed that no civilians were present at the time of the strike. This approach, the IDF said, reflects Israel’s continued efforts to distinguish between terrorist operatives and the civilian population while defending itself against armed attacks.

Infrared footage released by the military shows a precise drone strike on a multi-story structure, followed by a controlled explosion and fire. The imagery supports the IDF’s assertion that the operation was narrowly focused on isolated terror infrastructure rather than surrounding civilian areas.

Israeli officials reiterated that while Israel remains interested in maintaining calm, it will not tolerate attacks on its forces or violations of ceasefire understandings. Any hostile action, they warned, will draw a forceful and proportional response aimed at degrading Hamas’s military capabilities.

The strike underscores Israel’s ongoing policy of responding to aggression with targeted military action, seeking to deter future attacks while limiting broader escalation. As tensions persist, the IDF signaled it remains on high alert and prepared to act against further threats originating from Gaza.