The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that operations at Kamal Adwan hospital in the northern Gaza Strip have concluded and emphasized that the so‑called terrorist infrastructure in that facility has been dismantled. This conclusion was reported by RIA News, reflecting the military’s account of the events. The statement frames the hospital as a site where militant activity was organized and guided, a claim the IDF asserts was integral to Hamas’s operational planning in the Jaballi area and surrounding streets. The IDF indicated that its forces completed activities on the hospital grounds and that a substantial portion of the alleged command and control functions associated with Hamas were neutralized during the operation. In its briefing, the army added that approximately 80 militants were detained, a large quantity of weapons and equipment was seized, and critical infrastructure linked to militant activity was destroyed. The developments were presented as part of ongoing security operations in the region, with the military stressing that the actions aimed to degrade the command and control capabilities used to coordinate attacks against civilians and military personnel. (IDF press office)
Earlier in the sequence of events, the IDF asserted that a strike followed at the Latin Rite church in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a location that had been implicated in militant activity. While such claims are part of the official military narrative, observers note the complexity of urban warfare in densely populated zones and the challenges of distinguishing between civilian and military targets in these circumstances. The IDF’s public updates typically emphasize the strategic objective of reducing the operational reach of hostile groups while underscoring the necessity of timely, targeted actions to protect Israeli civilians. (IDF press office)
On December 16, the Israeli military press service reported raids conducted on several educational facilities inside the Gaza Strip, including Al-Farabi and Al-Mutasim Billa schools situated in the Rimal district. The disclosures described these locations as tethers in the broader network of activities conducted by militant elements. The briefings noted that such facilities were inspected in the context of locating weapons, equipment, and other materials that could support operations against security forces. The reporting highlighted the tension between safeguarding civilian institutions and the stated aim of disrupting militant command structures in urban environments. (IDF press office)
Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his stance on Hamas, urging the international community and regional partners to support efforts aimed at dismantling the group’s leadership and capabilities. The statements reflect a long‑standing political position that emphasizes a hard line against militant activity and a commitment to secure resilience for residents in affected areas. The public discourse surrounding these incidents illustrates the persistent volatility of the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict and the ongoing debate over the best means to achieve stability while minimizing civilian harm in a contested region. (IDF press office)