After a 24-hour approval process involving Israel, the U.S., and CENTCOM, the IDF precisely targeted an Islamic Jihad terrorist planning an attack—showcasing Israel’s unmatched intelligence and moral discipline under fire.
In a meticulously coordinated counterterror operation, the Israel Defense Forces successfully neutralized an imminent threat from an Islamic Jihad terrorist in the Nussirat area of central Gaza, preventing an attack on Israeli troops stationed under the current ceasefire arrangement.
According to a detailed report by Yedioth Ahronoth’s Yossi Yehoshua, the operation went through an extraordinary 24-hour approval process, highlighting both the precision and restraint that define Israel’s military ethics even amid threats to its soldiers.
The intelligence trail began with Southern Command and Military Intelligence, passed through the Operations Division, and eventually reached IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. From there, the decision was elevated to the political echelon, reviewed by the Israeli-U.S. Joint Headquarters, and even briefed to the CENTCOM commander — a level of scrutiny rarely seen in prior missions.
Though the terrorist was injured rather than killed, Israeli security sources described the strike as a model of coordination between the IDF, U.S. forces, and political leadership. One defense official explained:
“This was not a request for approval — it was an update at the highest levels. Transparency and precision were key.”
In its official statement, the IDF confirmed that:
“Led by the Southern Command and using Air Force aircraft, the IDF targeted a terrorist from a Gaza-based organization who was planning an imminent attack against IDF forces.”
The statement reaffirmed that IDF troops remain deployed according to the ceasefire framework, yet stand ready to “eliminate any immediate threat” to Israeli lives.
Defense analysts note that this operation represents Israel’s new strategic doctrine: acting decisively against terror while maintaining international coordination and moral legitimacy.
By involving CENTCOM and U.S. military command, Israel not only demonstrated operational transparency but also underscored its global credibility as a responsible power defending itself against Iranian-backed terror networks like Islamic Jihad.
Even under the banner of ceasefire, Israel’s message remains unwavering — no threat will be ignored, and no Israeli life will be left undefended.
