IDF, Shin Bet capture Hamas's Head of Internal Security during joint operation in Gaza Strip

"There are no casualties among our troops, and none of our troops are trapped. The IDF acted to bring an immediate threat to an end. The incident is nearing its conclusion," a military source said.

The IDF on Tuesday confirmed it was carrying out strikes on several targets in the Gaza Strip in response to threats against Israeli forces.

"There are no casualties among our troops, and none of our troops are trapped. The IDF acted to bring an immediate threat to an end. The incident is nearing its conclusion," a military source confirmed to Maariv.

Additionally, Al Hadath reported that the IDF had coordinated with Gazan militias to attempt to "kidnap a figure near the Red Cross headquarters in Gaza." 

Ten explosions were heard in the Gaza City area as a result of the strikes, Palestinian sources reported. Al Jazeera reported that Israeli military aircraft were flying at low altitude over the area, while Al Hadath reported that drones continued to drop a large number of bombs in the area.

IDF special forces reportedly entered American Hospital area

Additionally, reports emerged that IDF special forces had entered the area of the American Hospital in the al-Katiba area of western Gaza City. 

Palestinian reports described exchanges of fire and shooting involving a special force in western Gaza City. There were also reports of a large number of casualties among Gazans as a result of the strikes.

Separately, there were reports of smoke shells being fired in the Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City, along the coast.