Israel Strikes Central Gaza, Targeting Islamic Jihad Member

The Israeli army (IDF) announced it conducted a drone strike in the Nuseirat area of central Gaza, targeting a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

According to the Times of Israel, the target was planning an "imminent attack" against Israeli army troops. Palestinian media reported one person killed and others injured in the strike that hit a car in the Nuseirat area.

The IDF stated in a post on X that they carried out a "targeted attack" against an Islamic Jihad terrorist, who was planning an attack against Israeli army troops.

A fragile ceasefire is in place between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with both sides accusing each other of violations.