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Operation Shield and Arrow: May 9, 2023
On May 9, 2023, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Shield and Arrow, targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) organization. The operation began overnight following Lag BaOmer. Three senior PIJ commanders were eliminated during the initial strikes. Consequently, Israeli authorities declared a special security situation in southern communities due to the anticipated threat of retaliatory rocket fire.
