The IDF says it killed dozens of Hamas operatives across the Gaza Strip over the past

The IDF says it killed dozens of Hamas operatives across the Gaza Strip over the past day, releasing footage of a strike on a gunman who tried to flee after opening fire at troops.

The Hamas gunman who opened fire at troops was spotted by soldiers of the 414th Combat Intelligence Collection Unit, who called in an airstrike.

Overnight, the IDF says it carried out airstrikes on eight "significant targets" in an area from which rockets were fired at Ashkelon last night.

Several more sites in the area, including tunnel shafts, were also struck, the IDF adds.

In southern Gaza, the IDF says the 7th Armored Brigade raided Hamas sites, captured weapons, as well as killed a five-man Hamas cell in a vehicle using a guided munition.

Also in Khan Younis, the IDF says fighter jets struck buildings where Hamas operatives were gathered and preparing to attack troops; the Paratroopers Brigade killed several gunmen with sniper fire; and the Givati Brigade called in airstrikes on two operatives.

In central Gaza, the IDF says it is continuing to operate in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, where the Nahal Brigade killed several Hamas gunmen and located weapons over the past day.