The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on October 17, local time, saying that the Israeli army is operating in the Jabaliyah region in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. The statement said that up to now, the Israeli army has killed dozens of Palestinian militants in close-range fire and air raids, and destroyed several weapons depots and military buildings. The Israeli military also said that a large number of explosive devices, ammunition, mortars and other weapons were discovered in a school in a civilian area of Jabaliah.

The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on October 17, local time, saying that the Israeli army is operating in the Jabaliyah region in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. The statement said that up to now, the Israeli army has killed dozens of Palestinian militants in close-range fire and air raids, and destroyed several weapons depots and military buildings. The Israeli military also said that a large number of explosive devices, ammunition, mortars and other weapons were discovered in a school in a civilian area of Jabaliah.