Did the IDF Operate Inside UNRWA's Headquarters in Central Gaza?

Hamas Used UNRWA Headquarters as a Base

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were operating inside UNRWA headquarters in Gaza, using the site as a base to conduct attacks on IDF troops in central Gaza.

IDF troops continued operational activity in the area of Gaza City. Overnight, the troops conducted a counterterrorism operation against the terrorists operating inside the headquarters.

Operation Details

The operation targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who were using the UNRWA headquarters area for attacks against IDF troops.

After a defined corridor was opened to facilitate the evacuation of civilians from the area, IDF troops conducted a targeted operation on the structure.

During the operation, the troops eliminated terrorists in close-quarters combat and located large amounts of weapons in the area.

Civilian Evacuation Corridor Opened

Before the targeted operation, a defined corridor was opened to help civilians evacuate from the area.

This allowed IDF troops to operate against the terrorists inside the structure while mitigating risk to civilians nearby.