The most recent IDF strike in the Gaza Strip targeted the deputy commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket division, Ahmed Abu Daqa, the IDF has confirmed.
Abu Daqa was responsible for firing rockets into Israel, particularly into the Sderot area, and for the day-to-day management of the force.
According to the IDF, he had worked extensively to promote, plan and carry out attacks aimed at Israeli territory. In addition, he took part in firing rocket barrages into Israel during Operation Guardian of the Walls and Operation Breaking Dawn.
Despite the intense statements being made by Israel and Islamic Jihad, both groups have significantly reduced their attacks on each other as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday compared to Wednesday.
Between Tuesday morning and 7 a.m. Thursday morning, Islamic Jihad had fired 507 rockets on Israel and the IDF had undertaken 158 airstrikes on the terror group.
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike, in Gaza May 11, 2023. (credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/REUTERS)However, over the course of Thursday morning and afternoon Islamic Jihad has fired only 40 rockets and the IDF has struck only eight targets.
In that light, although the sides still appear to be at a standoff on ceasefire terms, as of 4 p.m., the conflict itself has already come down to a much lower level.
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