IDF Says Hamas Sniper Plotter Killed in Southern Gaza.

Gaza - May 18, 2026 The Israeli military said an air force aircraft, guided by Gaza Division forces, killed a Hamas fighter who was allegedly preparing an imminent sniper attack against Israeli troops in the southern Gaza Strip. The IDF said the strike was carried out to remove an immediate threat and that measures were taken beforehand to reduce civilian harm, including aerial surveillance and the use of precision munitions.