Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza’s Shejaiya Neighborhood After Bombs Planted Near Troops

In the early hours of Thursday, an Israeli drone targeted individuals in Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya neighborhood, leading to the death of one person and injuries to several others, according to Palestinian media reports.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation, stating that the drone strike was directed at suspects observed planting an explosive device near Israeli troops stationed along the Gaza border. The IDF has maintained a presence in this buffer zone as part of the ongoing ceasefire and has consistently cautioned Palestinians against approaching the area.

The engagement rules of the ceasefire permits defensive actions when immediate threats to personnel are identified. Hamas has consistently tried to test the will of Israel’s ceasefire. The military’s assertion that the targeted individuals were planting a bomb aligns with these protocols.

As of now, there has been no additional comment from the IDF regarding the operation. The identities of the individuals targeted in the strike have not been disclosed.