In a dramatic and meticulously planned operation, Israeli Air Force fighter jets executed a high-precision airstrike in the early hours of Thursday, obliterating a Hamas terrorist compound brazenly situated within an UNRWA-run school in Nuseirat, central Gaza. This bold strike was a decisive response to the brutal October 7 massacre, targeting members of the Nukhba forces, a notorious Hamas elite unit that led the assault on that fateful Saturday.
Relying on top-tier intelligence from the IDF and the Internal Security Agency (Shin Bet), the operation was designed to eliminate key terrorist operatives while minimizing civilian casualties. IDF officials confirmed the strike's surgical accuracy, noting that the Hamas compound was deeply embedded within the UNRWA school, a tactic typical of the terror group's cowardly use of civilian infrastructure as shields.
IDF found:
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) June 6, 2024
— a Hmas compound
— inside an UNRWA school
— filled with October 7 participants from both Hmas and Islamic J!had
How did the IDF find them? Well, the terrorists attacked the IDF from within the school and brought the IDF to themselves. pic.twitter.com/oWIeWIu0of
The IDF's intelligence pinpointed that between 20 and 30 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists had convened at the school, occupying three classrooms while civilians sheltered nearby. The military's commitment to avoiding civilian harm led to the operation being delayed twice to perfect the plan. Despite these precautions, Hamas authorities claim at least 27 people were killed, though the true number of terrorists among them remains uncertain.
Hamas initially inflated the casualty count to 39, a common ploy to stoke anti-Israel sentiment. However, recent scrutiny by the United Nations has cast doubt on the reliability of such figures. This manipulation underscores Hamas's ruthless exploitation of tragic circumstances to advance its agenda. There were civilians in the compound but according to sources the strike was precision, targeting the specific rooms where the terrorists were in. In previous strikes like this, Israel has demonstrated the ability to destroy a specific apartment, leaving the building in tact. While it is possible civilians were injured, it is unlikely given the proximity of the strike to the location of the civilians.
'The terrorists are looking for places where they can settle down and gather and prepare the Israeli army'
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Col. (Ret.) @Amitassaauthor speaks on the IDF strike on October 7th terrorists hiding in UNRWA school pic.twitter.com/KrkBs0LyCZ
The terrorists had been orchestrating attacks from within the school, exploiting its grounds for shelter while plotting against IDF troops. The strike eliminated several key operatives poised to launch imminent attacks, showcasing the IDF's unwavering resolve to neutralize threats and protect its citizens.
Prior to the strike, extensive measures were taken to safeguard civilians, including thorough aerial surveillance and the gathering of additional intelligence. Despite Palestinian claims that the al-Sardi school, used as a shelter for displaced Gazans, was hit, the IDF's casualty estimates align with its surveillance and on-ground informants.
🔴Eliminated: several Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who embedded themselves inside of an @UNRWA school.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 6, 2024
IAF fighter jets conducted a precise strike on a Hamas compound embedded inside the school in the area of Nuseirat. These terrorists belonged to the Nukhba Forces and… pic.twitter.com/2AX28twfVs
Israel has long accused Hamas of using schools and other civilian infrastructures in Gaza for terror activities, a charge repeatedly substantiated by such operations. The IDF's latest strike not only dismantled a significant terrorist hub but also highlighted the ongoing challenge of combating a foe that hides behind the very people it claims to protect. The airstrike’s success underscores Israel's unwavering commitment to defending its citizens and minimizing civilian casualties and dismantling terror networks, despite the constant manipulation and propaganda by Hamas. This operation serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threats faced by Israel and the IDF’s relentless pursuit of those who perpetrate terror against its people.
