In a startling development, the IDF reported today (Thursday) that soldiers from the Nahal Brigade's 50th Battalion discovered explosive devices hidden in United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) bags.
The find was made during an operation near a school complex in Rafah, Gaza Strip and was part of a broader operation led by Division 162 in the Tel Sultan neighborhood of Rafah. According to the IDF, the division's efforts have resulted in the elimination of approximately 50 militants and the destruction of numerous terrorist infrastructures in the area over the past 24 hours.
In addition to the explosives in UNRWA bags, the 50th Battalion uncovered a cache of weapons, including firearms, explosive devices, tactical vests, and enemy intelligence documents during their search of the area surrounding the school complex.
In a separate incident, Nahal reconnaissance forces identified a group of militants preparing to attack IDF positions. The threat was neutralized through coordinated action with the Israeli Air Force.
Earlier today, the IDF announced a precision strike on a weapons storage facility in Gaza City. The target, located near a Hamas military site that previously functioned as the Salah al-Din school, reportedly contained rockets and other armaments intended for use against Israeli territory. This operation was carried out under the joint intelligence guidance of Military Intelligence, Shin Bet, and Southern Command.
These operations are part of the IDF's ongoing efforts to combat militant infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, with a particular focus on uncovering hidden weapons caches and preventing attacks on Israeli forces and civilians.