The reports describe actions taken by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip with the aim of locating hostages and disrupting militant networks. According to the Israeli authorities, IDF units conducted searches and gathered material that could assist in identifying and rescuing individuals believed to be held in Gaza. The announcements also indicate that the operational focus extended beyond reconnaissance to targeted disruption of militant cells and command structures connected to hostile groups operating in the region.
In a briefing from the IDF press service, it was stated that on the night of October 13 a broad set of targets in Gaza was engaged. The figures cited indicate that roughly 750 sites were struck, reflecting a strategy aimed at degrading the capabilities of armed groups and degrading their ability to coordinate attacks from within densely populated areas. The targets described include underground tunnel networks, storage facilities used for military purposes, and police installations that the IDF characterizes as components of the enemy’s command and control architecture.
Additional information from the military update notes the destruction of a number of multi-storey buildings in Gaza that were described as being used by Hamas for military planning and operations. The emphasis placed on these structures underscores the concern that high-rise facilities could serve as hubs for transferring personnel, weapons, and instructions linked to ongoing hostilities against Israeli territory.
Beyond these actions, the update also mentions reconnaissance and strikes against a facility formerly used to launch mortar fire toward Israeli communities. The mention of this site illustrates the broader objective of curbing rocket and mortar capabilities that have affected civilians on the Israeli side of the border, as reported by the authorities overseeing the operation.
Earlier remarks from the Israeli defense leadership highlighted the seriousness with which the government intends to respond to the escalation in Gaza. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant characterized the measures as an unprecedented response that would be remembered for decades, signaling a pledge to sustain pressure in the region in the face of ongoing threats and to reassess strategies as the situation evolves in the near term.