The site had previously served as a headquarters for a unit within the former Syrian regime.
According to security assessments, taking control of the Morag Axis will allow for the isolation of Rafah from Gaza to prevent transfer of weapons.
The video shows a convoy of ambulances and a fire truck, with headlights on, after the IDF said the vehicles were operating with headlights turned off.
Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom spoke out for the first time in a televised interview aired on Channel 12's "Uvda," as part of an investigative report by journalist Chen Lieberman.
Describing the new actions taken on Wednesday, Defrin said, “We stepped up [the invasion] to a new level to serve the goals of the war."
Former hostage Eliya Cohen reveals brutal captivity conditions and vows to fight for those still held in Gaza • IAF has been conducting extensive strikes through the night in southern Gaza.
The soldier was discharged from the army due to psychological issues stemming from his service during the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
IDF probe reveals IDF failures in defending against Hamas attack on Erez Crossing • Nine soldiers killed, three hostages taken
In the early afternoon, the IDF fired artillery at Shejaia, east of Gaza City, during its operations in the area.
IDF chief Zamir: "Hagari delivered the difficult news and the good news to the public every evening, with courage, sensitivity, and composure."
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