IDF aircraft, artillery strike Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon
After reports of sirens in northern Israel on Wednesday, "a number of launches were identified from Lebanon toward Israel. IDF artillery struck the source of fire." The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) aviation overnight and in the early hours of Thursday morning "struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, and a launcher that was used to fire toward Israel."
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WATCH: Inside look into a Hamas terrorist tunnel exposed under the home of a close confidant of Yahya Sinwar
Video: Credit: Twitter/@IDF
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Rocket alert siren sounds in Nirim near Gaza
IDF reports advancing in Gaza, locating weaponry in school
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday reported Israeli Air Force attacking 230 Hamas targets across the Strip over the past day.
In Khan Yunis, the 7th Brigade located a terrorist cell and directed Air Force's fire. A rocket launcher was also discovered and destroyed.
A similar incident is reported from the Shatti area where aviation killed terrorists after reservist troops identified a cell.
In Jabalia, the 551st Brigade Combat Team found weaponry at a school complex.
IDF troops in Gaza, footage released on December 21. Credit: IDF Spokesperson
France's Macron: Israel's right to defend itself doesn't mean 'flattening Gaza'
French President Emmanuel Macron told France 5: "We cannot allow the idea to take root that an effective fight against terrorism implies razing Gaza or attacking civilian populations indiscriminately." He urged Israel "to stop this response because it is not appropriate because all lives are worth the same, and we must protect them."
US CENTCOM reports Wednesday rockets fired towards al Assad Air Base in Iraq, the incident is under investigation
At approximately 7:30 a.m. (Iraq time) on Dec. 20, a 122mm rocket was fired at al Assad Air Base in Iraq – there were no injuries or damage caused. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve located the point of origin and passed the location to the Iraqi Security… pic.twitter.com/Jj3ekol4Re
The IDF announces the death of three more soldiers in the Gaza Strip
They are named as:
Sgt. Lavi Ghasi, 19, from Hashmonaim, an infantryman in the Nahal Brigade's 931st Battalion.
Lt. Yaacov Elian, 20, from Ramat Gan, a cadet in the Bahad 1 officers school's Gefen Battalion who was previously was a Givati squad commander.
Lt. Omri Shwartz, 21, from Shadmot Dvora, a cadet in the Gefen Battalion who was previously a soldier in the Paratrooper Brigade's Reconnaissance Battalion.
