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<p>Palestinian Arab outlets reported on Tuesday night that the brother of senior Hamas official Mohammed Deif and other family members were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.</p>

In another incident, two terrorists eliminated between Alumim and Kfar Maimon. Meanwhile, Gazan sources report intensive Israeli air strike.

<p>Early Wednesday morning, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit updated that in the last few hours, Hamas naval targets, including the Khan Yunis and Gaza docks, that are used by the Hamas terrorist organization to carry out terror attacks on the Israeli coastline were struck.</p><p>The docks were struck using artillery fire from missile boats, IDF helicopters and ground artillery batteries.</p><p>In addition, Israeli Naval forces killed a Hamas diver who attempted to infiltrate into Israel from the Gaza shores earlier today.</p><p>“The IDF will continue to operate in all arenas in order to ensure the safety of Israeli civilians,” the statement said.</p>

<p>Israel Hasid, ZAKA Tel Aviv spokesman, talks about the holy work of identifying the bodies of victims of the Hamas attack.</p>

<p>A plane carrying advanced ammunition landed at the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel on Tuesday night.</p><p>"The ammunition is intended to allow significant strikes and preparation for additional scenarios," the IDF said. "We are grateful for the American backing and assistance to the IDF in particular, and to the State of Israel in general, during this challenging period. Our common enemies know that the cooperation between the armies is stronger than ever, and is a central part to ensuring regional security and stability."</p>

CENTCOM says the USS Gerald Ford will "deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war."

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".