4:30PM IL: Palestinian Authority sources report that during the last hour, eight terrorists were eliminated in Israel Air Force attacks in Gaza. Others were wounded.

The first targeted hit was in southern Gaza, in the Khan Yunis area, with air force officials confirming striking their intended target. PA sources initially reported 5 dead and three wounded in that strike. Islamic Jihad released a message that the dead were affiliated with the terror organization.

Two additional air force targeted strikes took place in Dir el-Balach followed by a PA report of an explosion in Khan Yunis. IDF officials confirmed the first three attacks, not relating to the reported explosion in Khan Yunis.

The latest reports released by the PA point to eight terrorists dead and other wounded.

The strikes come while both side speak of ongoing efforts towards a truce with Hamas in Gaza. (Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)