*IDF says it’s prepared to widen Gaza assualt beyond air raids after targeting Hamas commanders, politburo members and infrastructure <www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-its-prepared-to-widen-gaza-assualt-beyond-air-raids-after-targeting-hamas-commanders-politburo-members-and-infrastructure/>*
By *Emanuel Fabian* <www.timesofisrael.com/writers/emanuel-fabian/>
The Israeli military says it has launched an extensive wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, targeting mid-level Hamas commanders, members of the terror group’s politburo, and its infrastructure.
According to the IDF, dozens of strikes have been carried out so far. The strikes were ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The strikes come after the IDF says it identified Hamas preparations to launch attacks on Israel, along with its efforts to regroup and rearm. Katz says the strikes also come after Hamas has refused to release hostages.
The IDF says it intends to continue the airstrikes “as long as necessary,” and widen the surprise assault beyond an aerial campaign if it is ordered to.
The IDF adds that it is deployed and prepared on all fronts, including with heightened alert with its air defenses.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is managing the operation with Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar from the IDF headquarters.
Following an assessment, it was decided to postpone schools in the Gaza border communities tomorrow, as well as halt the train line to Sderot.
The IDF says it won’t be detailing further information on the campaign at this time due to operational security concerns.
The plans had been kept secret until now for the IDF to have the element of surprise.
By *Emanuel Fabian* <www.timesofisrael.com/writers/emanuel-fabian/>
The Israeli military says it has launched an extensive wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, targeting mid-level Hamas commanders, members of the terror group’s politburo, and its infrastructure.
According to the IDF, dozens of strikes have been carried out so far. The strikes were ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The strikes come after the IDF says it identified Hamas preparations to launch attacks on Israel, along with its efforts to regroup and rearm. Katz says the strikes also come after Hamas has refused to release hostages.
The IDF says it intends to continue the airstrikes “as long as necessary,” and widen the surprise assault beyond an aerial campaign if it is ordered to.
The IDF adds that it is deployed and prepared on all fronts, including with heightened alert with its air defenses.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is managing the operation with Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar from the IDF headquarters.
Following an assessment, it was decided to postpone schools in the Gaza border communities tomorrow, as well as halt the train line to Sderot.
The IDF says it won’t be detailing further information on the campaign at this time due to operational security concerns.
The plans had been kept secret until now for the IDF to have the element of surprise.
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