JERUSALEM, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Wednesday that an investigation into the recent strike on a church in Gaza was the result of an "unintentional deviation of munitions."
In the strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City on July 17, three people were killed and at least ten were injured.
According to the IDF, the church was accidentally hit during operational activity in Gaza City, with adjustments subsequently made to improve the accuracy of fire.
Following the incident, the IDF said it has further clarified its rules for opening fire near religious sites, shelters, and other sensitive locations.
The IDF emphasized that it has facilitated the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza church and coordinated the entry of a Christian delegation to visit the church in Gaza.
In a separate statement, the IDF said its Air Force struck approximately 120 targets throughout the Gaza Strip over the past day. These included militant cells, military structures, tunnels, booby-trapped structures, and additional militant infrastructure sites.
It added its troop, identified and eliminated Hamas militants during operations in the area of Jabalia. ■
