Over 180 locations across the Gaza Strip were hit by Israeli Air Force strikes within the last 24 hours, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ramped up its offensive against Hamas and Islamic Jihad factions. The bombardment targeted alleged militant cells, weapons depots, booby-trapped buildings, anti-tank missile sites, and tunnel shafts, according to a military briefing released early Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Backed by five full divisions and tens of thousands of troops operating throughout the enclave, Israel’s offensive has pushed deeper into Gaza’s north and center. The IDF’s 401st Armored Brigade reportedly discovered several tunnel shafts and hidden caches of arms in areas previously occupied by Hamas fighters, further intensifying speculation about the depth of the group’s underground operations.
During one raid, the brigade called in a drone strike after locating Hamas operatives barricaded in a residential building. A similar tactic was employed by the elite Multi-Domain Unit, which identified Islamic Jihad members and guided precision drone fire to their coordinates.
Military analysts believe the current campaign represents one of Israel’s most aggressive combined air-and-ground offensives since the escalation began in October 2023. The IDF stated the operation’s goal remains to dismantle militant infrastructure, neutralize command cells, and block logistical resupply routes critical to Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s survival.
Scenes from the Jabalia area—among the most contested northern regions of Gaza—show vast plumes of black smoke rising from bombed-out buildings, underscoring the scale of destruction as urban combat continues to unfold. While official Palestinian casualty figures for this wave of attacks have not yet been released, humanitarian organizations warn of worsening conditions for civilians.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported over 37,000 deaths since the conflict reignited last year. Neither Hamas nor Islamic Jihad has issued statements on the latest strikes, but regional observers say retaliatory actions are expected soon, potentially triggering further escalation.
As diplomatic channels remain gridlocked, concerns grow over the long-term humanitarian toll and regional destabilization this latest IDF campaign could unleash.
