Israeli army kills 60 terrorists in Gaza within 24 hours VIDEO
IDF kills about 60 terrorists across the Strip, strikes terrorist vehicle loaded with explosives in northern Gaza
In Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported killing approximately 40 terrorists. Israeli military raided a terrorist's house and found 10 grenades, an AK-47 rifle, military and technical equipment and technological means, i24 news reports.
The 7th Brigade Combat Team is said to have killed four terrorists who advanced towards the troops using tank fire.
In northern Gaza, the 5th Brigade Combat Team eliminated "two armed terrorists who had ambushed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)." Additionally, more terrorists, who are said to have posed a threat to the forces, "partially operating near a school in the sector", were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
Additionally, in northern Gaza, "IDF troops located terrorists rigging a vehicle with explosives, and entering a known [Palestinian] Islamic Jihad [PIJ] compound. While one of the terrorists exited the, IDF troops directed an aircraft that struck and killed the terrorist."
According to the IDF statement, shots were also fired at the vehicle. An explosion followed, indicating that the vehicle was rigged with explosives, said the military.
In Zabra, Israeli troops are reported to have located anti-tank explosives devices, RPG launchers, military equipment and technological assets, reported the IDF.