IDF shoots terrorist who crossed Yellow Line, 'posed threat' to forces on the ground

The military confirmed that soldiers from the IDF's 7th Brigade hit the terrorist after opening fire in order to remove the threat posed.

The IDF shot at a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and "posed an immediate threat" to soldiers from the 7th Brigade operating in southern Gaza, the military confirmed in a Thursday evening statement.

The soldiers opened fire "in order to remove the threat," the military noted.

"A hit was identified," the military added, though it remains unclear if the terrorist was killed or not.

IDF confirms killing top Hamas battalion commander, deputy in Sunday's strike

The IDF confirmed on Thursday that it killed the commander of Hamas's Eastern Rafah Battalion, along with his deputy and inner circle in a Sunday strike.

In a Thursday release, the IDF stated that Israeli troops killed Muhammad Jawad Muhammad al-Bawab, commander of Hamas’ Eastern Rafah Battalion, who helped execute the October 7 Massacre and attacked IDF troops in Gaza through the course of the Israel-Hamas War.

Three additional terrorists, including al-Bawab's deputy, died alongside him.

Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.