A senior IDF official related to recent events at the start of the second day of Operation Protective Shield. “The expansive attacks including the targeting of signs of Hamas’ rule in Gaza will continue today. By this evening Nahal Brigade units will arrive to the region as part of the preparation for land activity.”
The source indicated that the IDF expected Hamas to attempt a “surprise attack” like they did on Tuesday in Zikim. The source added that long-range rocket fire such as that directed at Hadera and Jerusalem last night may continue. “We are readying ourselves by making changes to the range of the Iron Dome.”