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Operation Breaking Dawn: Day 1 Overview
On August 5, 2022, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Breaking Dawn, targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip. A senior PIJ commander was eliminated during the initial strikes. In retaliation, the PIJ fired rockets toward southern, central, and lowland Israeli communities. This summary covers the initial day of the military engagement as reported by Channel 13.