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The terrorist organization relies on the maximum utilization of institutions, both above and underground, with the expectation that Israeli forces will not be able to uncover them.
The senior Hamas commander was killed in a targeted strike conducted by an IAF jet operating on intelligence provided by the Shin Bet, the IDF said.
Israeli forces are expected to locate underground tunnels built by Hamas as the IDF operates in the northern Gaza Strip.
The raid was carried out by the IDF's 551st Reservist Brigade following intelligence gathered amid Operation Swords of Iron.
The Israeli military said these attacks are strategically launched near vulnerable public areas, including schools, kindergartens, and mosques.
MKs were told that cities and kibbutzim that took in evacuees have a shortage of doctors, pharmacists, and means of providing emotional support for children.
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