IDF Conducts Raids Amid Rising Violence in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported intensified operations in central Gaza, targeting militants and facilitating civilian evacuations despite Hamas' opposition. In a separate incident near Jerusalem, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man who allegedly attempted to ram his vehicle into soldiers; the IDF stated the individual also brandished a knife. Earlier in the day, a truck driver executed a violent ramming attack at a bus stop in central Israel, resulting in one death and injuries to at least 36 people, six of whom were seriously hurt. Eyewitness accounts described chaos as bystanders shot the attacker, who was identified as Rammi Natur, an Arab citizen. The Israeli police responded by closing roads and deploying additional forces to manage the situation following these attacks. The day's events highlight ongoing tensions and violence in the region, with both Palestinian and Israeli casualties reported.