Israeli soldiers completed operations in northern Gaza's "Towers Neighbourhood", destroying a chemical laboratory for weapons production, tunnel shafts and anti-tank firing positions, the Israel Defence Forces said on Friday. The northern Gaza neighbourhood consists of tall buildings that dominate the area.

The IDF said buildings in the neighbourhood were used as anti-tank and anti-aircraft firing positions and observation posts. Rocket launchers were found armed and ready to fire. Soldiers also uncovered booby-trapped buildings and tunnels.