Watch: Israel Defense Forces call off airstrike in Gaza after spotting children

Updated on May 17, 2021 10:31 am IST

Israel Defense Forces shared a video of an operation calling off an airstrike after spotting children in the target location in Gaza. In the aerial video, the command control instructs the pilot to abort the airstrike after confirming presence of children in the target location. “Fighting a terrorist organization that operates within civilian areas isn’t easy. Watch as IDF pilots call off a strike because children were there,” tweeted Israel Defense Forces. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister held meetings at the defence ministry headquarters. Benjamin Netanyahu held a situation update, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, with the defense Minister, IDF Chief-of-Staff, head of the Mossad & head of the National Security Council also present. Watch the full video for more details.

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