IDF strikes Gaza as Hamas official captured in reported raid by Israel-backed militia

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it carried out a heavy wave of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, stating the action was necessary to remove threats to security forces. The strikes occurred amid reports of an operation conducted by an anti-Hamas armed group, which allegedly resulted in the capture of a Hamas official. Local sources reported that at least three people were killed during the incident. The IDF has maintained that the strikes were targeted to neutralize immediate threats to its personnel.