The Israeli military said on Jan.16 that its troops killed dozens of Palestinian militants around the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. The IDF statement also added that the military uncovered about 100 rocket launchers.The Israeli military said that it continues to carry out clear-up operations in the northern part of the Strip. Yossi Sharabi, 53, is named as the second Hamas-held hostage whose life the military has concerns for.Earlier, the IDF said it had notified the families of two hostages several days ago that it had concerns regarding their fates in the Gaza Strip.