Givati Brigade raids upscale neighborhood of Hamas elite in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Givati Brigade’s combat team executed a targeted raid on the headquarters of Hamas’ the northern brigade.

The strategic strike took place in the upscale Sheikh Zayed area, situated in the northern region of the Gaza Strip. This affluent neighborhood is known to house numerous senior officials of the Hamas organization.

The decision to raid this particular location underscores the audacious nature of the mission, given the neighborhood’s luxury status and the presence of high-ranking Hamas members.

The operation aimed at dismantling key Hamas infrastructure strategically positioned within a civilian-populated area.

The Givati fighters executed a precise and well-coordinated armored raid on the Hamas outpost, discovering several significant findings. Among these discoveries was a wide strategic tunnel for terrorists to escape and travel.

Rocket launch complexes, including a lathe for rocket production, underground pits designed for launching, and a cache of weapons, were also uncovered during the operation.

With further investigation, the IDF also found a small model that simulated an IDF rocket launcher, alongside a constructed wall emulating the border fence in Gaza.

In a related operation in the same area, Givati fighters made a crucial discovery within a mosque.

The team located an assortment of weapons stored on a vehicle that appeared to have been used in a terrorist attack carried out by Hamas on October 7th.

This finding further underscores the widespread use of civilian structures, such as religious sites, by Hamas for weapon storage and planning.