IDF destroys four Hamas weapons depots in overnight strikes

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted overnight strikes in central Gaza, destroying four Hamas weapons storage facilities. These facilities contained various armaments, including Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, grenades, and explosive devices, which the IDF stated were intended for attacks against soldiers and Israeli civilians. The military emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize harm to noncombatants. Additionally, the IDF announced the elimination of Omar Ahmed Abu Qasem, a commander in a Hamas sniper battalion, in a separate strike on Wednesday. The IDF stated that Abu Qasem had participated in terror attacks against IDF troops and had been involved in rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities and advancing further attacks, in violation of the October 10, 2025, ceasefire agreement. The IDF reiterated its commitment to operating in the enclave to address immediate threats.