The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet directed precise strikes on terrorist elements and infrastructure affiliated with Hamas in the south and north of the Gaza Strip between 8:16 AM and 11:16 AM UTC on January 9, 2026, in response to a failed rocket launch from the Gaza City area towards Israeli territory, which violated a ceasefire agreement. According to IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the strikes targeted a number of Hamas members, missile launchers, and other terrorist infrastructure during this three-hour period. The IDF and Shin Bet stated they view the rocket launch as a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and will continue to act against any attempts to advance terrorist plans against IDF forces and Israeli citizens.
