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IDF: Hamas ambush position near a hospital and a school dismantled by IDF Yesterday (Tuesday), the IDF struck and dismantled a structure in the Jabalia area in the Gaza Strip that was used as an ambush position by terrorists from Hamas’ military wing, and was used for storing various types of weapons. Recently, Hamas terrorists planned to advance attacks against IDF troops and have attempted to rehabilitate the military capability of the terrorist organization from the same structure. Several terrorists were eliminated in the strike in order to remove the threat. The ambush position was approximately 50 meters from the Yellow Line and posed a threat to IDF troops operating in the area in accordance with the agreement. The structure was struck in order to remove the threat. The position was approximately 70 meters from Kamal Adwan Hospital and approximately 170 meters from a school. This is another example of Hamas’ systematic use of civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, in violation of the ceasefire agreement and international law. Prior to the strike, steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. Security forces in the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. Attached is a related graphic: