Among the infrastructure target by the IDF were Hezbollah rocket depots, military compounds, and other facilities being used by the terror organization.

According to counterterrorism and intelligence experts, terrorists dehumanize Jews, enabling them to rationalize their savage actions.

The IDF soldiers operated in areas where numerous attempts were made to attack them through tunnel systems and Hamas military facilities.

Representatives of Emhoff have previously pointed out that she does not consider herself Jewish.

“During our work, we came upon terrorists who used civilian roads to harm us,” said the commander of Battalion 603 in a video statement. “Of course, we attacked and killed them.”

The road was supposed to be open from 13:00 to 16:00 so that people could leave northern Gaza and head south for safety.

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The official told Politico that the explanation was requested from Israel in the context for the country to avoid more Gazan civilian casualties.