Al-Qassam Brigades Ambush Israeli Forces in Jabalia
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, successfully ambushed an Israeli engineering force west of Jabalia camp, located in northern Gaza Strip. The ambush involved a tank, an armored personnel carrier, and two D9 bulldozers loaded with explosive materials, which were targeted using advanced weaponry. The attack resulted in significant damage to the Israeli vehicles and casualties among their crews.
This incident is part of a broader conflict that has seen the Israeli army report 123 soldier injuries across the Lebanese and Gaza fronts since Saturday, bringing the total injuries to over 5,018 since the onset of hostilities in October 2023. The Israeli Army Radio confirmed the death of Colonel Ihsan Daqsa, commander of the 401st Brigade, during the clashes in Jabalia, marking a significant loss for the Israeli military as he was one of four colonels killed since the conflict escalated.
Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
The Al-Qassam Brigades have claimed responsibility for various operations, including targeting Israeli soldiers and military vehicles in Jabalia. Their recent operations included sniper attacks on Israeli soldiers and the destruction of multiple military assets.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, with reports indicating over 142,000 Palestinian casualties, predominantly women and children, and significant infrastructural damage. The situation in Lebanon is similarly dire, with 2,464 deaths and over 11,530 injuries reported. The violence has led to the displacement of more than 1.34 million people, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
