The Israel Defense Forces says its troops uncovered a large weapons cache allegedly linked to Hezbollah inside a school in the Bint Jbeil area. According to the military, the haul included more than 130 weapons, among them Kalashnikov rifles, pistols and other arms.
The IDF also said soldiers found Hezbollah flags and additional insignia linked to the group alongside the weapons, describing the discovery as further evidence of militant activity embedded within civilian locations.
IDF Announces Killing of Hamas Communications Commander in Gaza City
In a separate update, the Israeli military said it killed Ahmed Abu Khdeira, whom it identified as a commander in Hamas’ communications unit in the Gaza City area.
The IDF claimed Abu Khdeira had been involved in advancing plans for what it described as an imminent terrorist attack against Israeli troops.
The military said he posed a direct threat to its forces, making him a target in the operation.
Two More Men Identified in Gaza Strike
The IDF also said it carried out another strike in the Gaza City area that killed Islam Hisham Riyad Kanita and Mahmoud Hamed Youssef Hamdouna.
According to the military, both men were actively involved in efforts to rebuild Hamas’ military capabilities.
The IDF further alleged that those activities continued during the ceasefire, framing the strike as part of a wider effort to disrupt Hamas’ recovery and planning.
Two Fronts, Two Different Security Claims
Taken together, the two announcements reflect Israeli military operations on both the Lebanese and Gazan fronts. In the north, the focus was on what the IDF described as a Hezbollah weapons stockpile hidden inside a school.
In Gaza City, the emphasis was on targeted strikes against men the military says were involved in communications, operational planning and the rebuilding of Hamas’ armed network.
Both claims were presented by the IDF as measures aimed at neutralizing immediate and longer-term threats to Israeli forces.
Impact and Consequences
If confirmed, the discovery of a large weapons cache inside a school would likely intensify scrutiny over the use of civilian sites in conflict zones and could further fuel accusations between the warring sides over the militarization of protected spaces.
The reported killings in Gaza City also signal that Israel is continuing to target figures it believes are tied to Hamas’ operational infrastructure, even when those roles involve communications or rebuilding efforts rather than direct battlefield activity.
Such actions may deepen tensions in both theaters, while also shaping international debate over military necessity, civilian risk and the conduct of armed groups in densely populated areas.
What’s next?
The immediate next step is likely to be continued Israeli operations focused on uncovering additional weapons sites in southern Lebanon and targeting individuals it says are linked to Hamas activity in Gaza.
Attention may also shift to whether more details, imagery or independent verification emerge regarding the weapons allegedly found in the school and the identities and roles of those killed in Gaza City.
As with many battlefield claims, further developments could depend on follow-up military statements, local reporting and any outside verification.
Summary
The IDF says it found more than 130 Hezbollah-linked weapons inside a school in the Bint Jbeil area, including rifles, pistols and other arms, along with Hezbollah flags and insignia.
In a separate announcement, the military said it killed Ahmed Abu Khdeira, whom it identified as a Hamas communications commander in Gaza City, and also said two other men were killed in a strike targeting efforts to rebuild Hamas’ military capabilities.
Bulleted Takeaways:
- The IDF says troops found more than 130 weapons inside a school in the Bint Jbeil area.
- The weapons allegedly belonged to Hezbollah, according to the Israeli military.
- Items listed included Kalashnikov rifles, pistols and other weapons.
- Soldiers also reportedly found Hezbollah flags and other insignia at the site.
- In Gaza City, the IDF said it killed Ahmed Abu Khdeira, identified as a Hamas communications commander.
- The military claimed he was involved in plans for an imminent attack against IDF troops.
- The IDF also said it killed Islam Hisham Riyad Kanita and Mahmoud Hamed Youssef Hamdouna.
- According to the military, both men were involved in rebuilding Hamas’ military capabilities, including during the ceasefire.
