IDF announces expanded fighting in Gaza Strip

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday announced expanded military operations to wipe out Hamas terrorists in two areas of Gaza City. 

The IDF said soldiers operating in the Zaytun and Jabalia areas encountered "numerous terrorists" as Israel targets Hamas infrastructure in the city.

According to Israel, one of Hamas' main battalions operates in Zaytun, while Jabalia is where the terrorist group's "command and control center for the Northern Gaza Brigade" is located. IDF said that four Hamas battalions operate in Jabalia. 

"Engineering forces, infantry, and armored corps of the divisions, assisted by the [Israeli air force], are encountering terrorists who intentionally operate from within civilian areas, and attempt to attack the troops using anti-tank missiles and explosive devices," the IDF said. 

"During the encounters, numerous terrorists were killed and the troops struck a large number of terror infrastructures, including underground infrastructure and significant targets of the terrorist organization," it added.

The IDF released video showing soldiers exchanging fire with terrorists in Zaytun.