IDF forces fired at a number of suspects identified in control structures west of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza Strip during an operational activity earlier today, Friday, according to an IDF spokesman statement released over the past hour ending at 8:46 PM UTC. The forces immediately opened fire upon identification, the spokesman said. Claims of casualties in the area are known and the incident is under investigation. The IDF regrets any harm to those not involved and stated it works to minimize such harm. In a separate report during the same 90-minute period from 7:16 PM to 8:46 PM UTC, the Hebrew-language channel 'Security News from the Field Without Censorship' stated artillery fire occurred to the east of Gaza City, noting a number of casualties.