The IDF spokesperson has announced that the 401st Division is "deepening the raid" in the eastern outskirts of Rafah.
According to the IDF, the soldiers began targeted raids against terrorist infrastructure and buildings from which Hamas terrorists opened fire at the forces.
During the operation, the soldiers eliminated about 50 terrorists and located dozens of tunnel shafts that are being prepared for demolition.
So far, hundreds of terrorist infrastructures have been destroyed, including weapons production sites and launch sites ready to fire.