Media reports have indicated a military operation in the Gaza Strip targeting Israeli Defense Forces, resulting in a number of casualties among Israeli soldiers.
According to multiple sources, an Israeli force was subjected to a complex ambush set up by Palestinian resistance factions in the vicinity of the University College in Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, south of Gaza City. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for the operation, stating they detonated two explosive devices and engaged in combat with Israeli soldiers using machine guns.
Israeli media reported that the incident resulted in 11 Israeli soldiers being wounded to varying degrees, with confirmation of at least two soldiers killed and a third seriously injured. Israeli sources described the event as “difficult” and “serious.”
In a related context, other Palestinian factions announced military operations against Israeli positions. Islamic Jihad’s Al-Quds Brigades reported shelling the military site “Reim,” while the Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades announced targeting an Israeli command and control site in the “Netzarim” axis.
Reports indicated the arrival of Israeli helicopters at the scene to evacuate the targeted force, suggesting the seriousness of the situation and the extent of losses incurred by the Israeli forces.
It is worth noting that these developments come in the context of ongoing tension between Israel and Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip, and may lead to an escalation in the region.
The incident underscores the volatile nature of the conflict in Gaza and the potential for sudden outbreaks of violence. It also highlights the ongoing military capabilities of Palestinian resistance groups despite Israel’s efforts to contain them.