Israel Defense Forces strike Hamas terrorist in Gaza planning imminent attack on soldiers, using precision weapons to minimize civilian harm.
Jerusalem, 5 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Defense Forces said it struck a Hamas terrorist in southern Gaza planning an “imminent” attack on soldiers.
“The terrorist posed a real threat to IDF forces and was therefore attacked with a precision strike,” the IDF said.
The army added that steps were taken to minimize harm to civilians, including the use of precision weapons, aerial surveillance, and other measures.
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