The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that three Hamas operatives were killed during military engagements in the Gaza Strip over the past weekend. According to official military statements, two of the individuals targeted were identified as participants in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The IDF has not released the specific locations or the exact timing of these strikes, nor have they provided the identities of the deceased individuals.

In a separate development, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the Israeli agency responsible for coordinating humanitarian aid and civilian issues in Palestinian territories, issued a denial regarding allegations that it is obstructing the entry of shelter materials into Gaza. This statement comes amid ongoing international scrutiny regarding the flow of humanitarian supplies into the region.

While the IDF provided details regarding the military operation, the report from The Times of Israel did not include comments from Hamas or independent Palestinian sources confirming the identities of those killed or the circumstances of the strikes. Furthermore, the report did not provide specific evidence or context regarding the claims of blocked shelter materials, focusing instead on the IDF's rebuttal of those accusations. The situation remains fluid as military operations continue in the region.