Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that Israel eliminated dozens of Hamas leaders and targeted militant infrastructure in Tuesday’s military operation.

In a statement, he said, “Dozens of Hamas commanders were eliminated in a powerful IDF operation since yesterday in response to the attack on IDF soldiers and the blatant violation of the agreement to return the fallen hostages, in addition to strikes on dozens of infrastructure targets.”

He stressed that no Hamas leader is immune and any hand raised against IDF soldiers will be severed. “Anyone who attacks IDF soldiers and breaches agreements will pay the full price.”

He added that the army has been instructed to act forcefully against every Hamas target, and it would be the approach in the future. (Agencies)