Israeli military troops operating in the southern sector identified armed Hamas militants traveling in a truck in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday. According to a military statement, the individuals were preparing to carry out imminent attacks against forces deployed in the area.
After identifying the threat, troops carried out a strike targeting the militants in order to prevent the planned attack. The military said the action was taken to remove an immediate danger to its personnel.
Forces operating under the Southern Command stated they remain deployed in accordance with existing agreements and will continue acting against any immediate threats in the area.

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