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IDF Discloses Five Hamas and Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed in Southern Gaza Strikes

The IDF disclosed on October 13 that aerial strikes in southern Gaza killed five Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists on October 11–12. It said Sunday's Khan Younis strike killed three Islamic Jihad military-wing operatives who were meeting to advance attacks against Israeli troops. A separate Monday strike killed two Nukhba operatives from Hamas's Rafah Brigade. According to the IDF, the five had recently advanced terror plans against Israeli troops and civilians and worked to rebuild the groups' military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Israeli Air Force F-16 fighters on the ramp; contextual illustration, not the reported event.

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