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The Attack
The Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that they targeted 14 Israeli tanks and killed at least 40 soldiers in the Gaza Strip. The resistance also destroyed gatherings of occupation forces.
Occupation Army's Response
The occupation army admitted to engaging in fierce battles in the Shujaiya neighborhood in Gaza City and Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. They acknowledged heavy losses and helicopters were transporting wounded soldiers to Tel Aviv hospitals.
Latest Developments
The Al-Qassam Brigades targeted 5 Merkava tanks and 3 military bulldozers in the Shujaiya neighborhood using Al-Yassin 105 shells. They also targeted 4 other tanks and a bulldozer in Gaza City with anti-armor shells.
The Al-Qassam Brigades released footage of them targeting an Israeli tank in the northern Gaza Strip. They also targeted two tanks in Khan Yunis and one in Rabaa.
Successful Operations
The Al-Qassam Brigades reported successfully targeting an Israeli troop carrier and eliminating dozens of occupation soldiers northeast of Khan Yunis. They also eliminated an entire Israeli force of 15 soldiers in the Al-Maarri area northeast of Khan Yunis.
The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that they targeted an Israeli special force stationed in Jabalia, killing 6 soldiers, including an officer. They also eliminated 13 Israeli soldiers in the Al-Faluga area and a sniper in the same area.
Prisoner Exchange
Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that no Israeli prisoners or detainees in the Gaza Strip will be released unless there is a conditional exchange. He emphasized that Israel cannot take their prisoners alive without abiding by the terms of the resistance.
Al-Qassam's Achievements
Abu Ubaida announced that the Al-Qassam Brigades destroyed 180 Israeli military vehicles within 10 days. He mentioned specific operations such as attacking foot forces, sniping, and detonating mines. The Qassam Brigades also launched missiles at various areas in the Gaza Strip and Ashkelon.
Abu Ubaida stated that the enemy has failed in the north and south of the Gaza Strip and will continue to fail as their aggression persists. He warned that more strikes are coming.
Fierce Battles
The Al-Qassam Brigades engaged in fierce battles with Israeli forces in the Jabalia camp and caused casualties. They targeted an Israeli foot force and a bulldozer in Khan Yunis.
There were also violent clashes between the resistance and occupation forces in the eastern neighborhoods of Gaza City and the Jabalia camp.
Continued Attacks
The Al-Qassam Brigades targeted Israeli vehicles and military bases, including a school where occupation soldiers were holed up. They also bombed Israeli forces penetrating the north of Khan Yunis and targeted command rooms in Gaza City.
The Al-Quds Brigades, the military arm of the Islamic Jihad movement, also launched attacks on Israeli gatherings and military vehicles.
Occupation Losses
The occupation forces suffered heavy losses in the battles with the resistance.
Israeli Soldiers Injured in Gaza
Wow, things are really intense in Gaza right now! The Al-Qassam group has destroyed 14 tanks and killed 40 soldiers. That's a big blow to the Israeli army! Even the Israeli military admitted that they have suffered heavy losses in these battles.
Rescue Efforts
There's a lot of action happening in the Shujaiya and Jabalia neighborhoods, which are in the east and north of Gaza City. Al Jazeera, a news channel, reported that Israeli military helicopters are busy transporting injured soldiers to hospitals in Tel Aviv. They are doing this a lot, so it must be a serious situation.
Israeli Army's Announcement
The Israeli occupation army has shared some numbers with us. They said that around 1,600 soldiers have been injured since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood started. Out of those, 255 are in critical condition. That's really sad to hear. They also mentioned that about 670 wounded soldiers were transferred from the battles in Shujaiya and Jabalia.
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Agencies