Intense attacks and exchanges of fire took place today (Tuesday) in western Gaza City.
The focus of the exchange of fire, according to the testimonies, was in the area of the American hospital. At the same time, there were reports of intensive drone activity over the area and attacks on several targets.
According to reports, at least 8 people were killed in the attacks.
Eyewitnesses claimed that a 'special force' of militias operating in collaboration with Israel was exposed after infiltrating western Gaza City.
A Palestinian security source told Al-Arabi Channel that an armed group arrived in the Al-Kitab area in western Gaza City and opened fire on two people.
The source added that the IDF attacked civilian vehicles to 'cover' its men. The source noted that the target of the operation in western Gaza City was an official in Hamas' internal security service.
Unofficial channels affiliated with Hamas claimed that members of militias opposed to the organization were operating in western Gaza City in an attempt to kidnap a senior Hamas official. According to those reports, the force was exposed and an exchange of fire ensued, during which Israeli aircraft joined the activity in the area.
According to testimonies from the field, the force used a bus and motorcycles and was ambushed while trying to enter the cafeteria complex next to the UN staff quarters. It was also reported that the force operated under massive air cover.
According to reports, the airstrikes in the area were intended to secure his withdrawal.
Eyewitnesses said that on the street parallel to the hospital, on its north side, there were wounded and bodies that had not yet been evacuated.
An IDF spokesman said: "The IDF recently attacked several targets in the Gaza Strip with the aim of eliminating threats to the security forces. There were no casualties among our forces.".
