The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expanding ground operations in Gaza in continuation of the offensive carried out in the last few days, said IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari. Israel says its troops and tanks remain on the ground in Gaza after launching a major incursion to fight Hamas.

The IDF said that it has killed Hamas Naval Commander Abu Sahiban and Aerial Commander Abu Rakbeh in an overnight attack. It said that Sahiban had planned and executed Hamas infiltration by sea, which was foiled by the military. With the killing of Rakbeh and Sahiban, the IDF seems to be focusing on its targets.