The IDF troops operated in the central and northern parts of the strip as well as Khan Yunis.
The IDF said its forces intensified operations against Hamas in the south, killing several terror cells with sniper, tank, and aerial fire.
The IDF reportedly eliminated the terrorist force attempting the ambush in a combined ground and air counter-attack.
Israeli Air Force fighter jets continued striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure across southern Lebanon on Saturday, the IDF said.
The IDF stated that air force jets struck targets in the area of the Lebanese towns of Labbouneh, Ramyeh, and Ayta ash Shab, destroying several Hezbollah infrastructure facilities.
Some 40 Hamas terrorists were killed over the past 24 hours in ground battles with troops and Israeli airstrikes.
No casualties or structural damage was caused, as per Israeli media. The IDF struck targets in Lebanon in response to the anti-tank fire.
The IDF clarified that the Air Force's air defense systems' operational preparedness was not harmed due to the attack.
After a year and a half on the ground preparing for operational service Sky Dew finally launched on Sunday morning.
Some of the first IAF craft to arrive in the Gaza area and its surrounding communities was at around 7:30 a.m. when UAVs were sent to the scene.
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