West Bank – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) demolished the home of a Palestinian gunman in the West Bank town of Dayr Ibzi’ overnight, following his involvement in a deadly sniper attack last year. The gunman, Mujahid Barakat Mansour, killed Sgt. First Class Ilay David Garfinkel and wounded several other soldiers on March 22, 2024, near the Dolev settlement. Mansour opened fire on civilians and soldiers before being killed in a helicopter strike after a prolonged exchange of fire with Israeli forces. The demolition aligns with Israel’s policy of destroying the homes of Palestinians accused of carrying out deadly attacks, a practice intended to deter future violence.
Meanwhile, the IDF reported significant military activity across the Gaza Strip over the past day, conducting airstrikes on more than 45 targets. These included weapons manufacturing sites, primed rocket launchers, buildings used by terror groups, weapon depots, and cells of operatives, according to the military. Ground operations also continued throughout the region, with troops targeting Hamas infrastructure and operatives.
Also Read: Hezbollah Signals Willingness to Discuss Disarmament if Israel Pulls Back
In southern Gaza’s Rafah, the Gaza Division uncovered several tunnel shafts in the Tel Sultan area, while the 36th Division advanced in the Morag Corridor between Rafah and Khan Younis. The IDF reported that troops destroyed multiple buildings, tunnels, and other infrastructure used by Hamas, in addition to killing several operatives. In northern Gaza, the 252nd Division operated in Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya neighborhood, where soldiers killed several operatives, including through targeted airstrikes.
The operations reflect Israel’s ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks in both the West Bank and Gaza, amid heightened tensions in the region. The IDF released an image of a tunnel shaft uncovered in Rafah, cleared for publication on April 9, 2025, underscoring the scale of underground networks being targeted.
Key Points:
- Home Demolition: The IDF demolished the home of Palestinian gunman Mujahid Barakat Mansour in Dayr Ibzi’, West Bank, overnight.
- Gunman’s Attack: Mansour killed Sgt. First Class Ilay David Garfinkel and wounded several soldiers in a sniper attack near the Dolev settlement on March 22, 2024.
- Gunman’s Fate: Mansour was killed by an IDF helicopter strike after an hours-long firefight following the attack.
- Israeli Policy: The demolition aligns with Israel’s policy of destroying the homes of Palestinians accused of deadly attacks to deter future violence.
- Gaza Airstrikes: Over the past day, the IDF conducted airstrikes on over 45 targets in Gaza, including weapons sites, rocket launchers, terror group buildings, weapon depots, and operative cells.
- Ground Operations in Gaza: IDF ground forces operated across Gaza, targeting Hamas infrastructure and operatives.
- Southern Gaza Operations: In Rafah’s Tel Sultan area, the Gaza Division located tunnel shafts, while the 36th Division in the Morag Corridor destroyed Hamas buildings, tunnels, and killed operatives.
- Northern Gaza Operations: The 252nd Division in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood killed several operatives, including through airstrikes.
- Visual Evidence: The IDF released an image of a tunnel shaft in Rafah, cleared for publication on April 9, 2025, highlighting their efforts against underground networks.
