Al-Qassam Brigades Target Israeli Troop Carrier in Jabalia
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video today showing their fighters targeting an Israeli troop carrier, specifically an "Achzarit" type vehicle, in Jabalia camp, located in the northern Gaza Strip. This incident occurred on October 28, and the footage reveals a Qassam fighter emerging from an attack tunnel to strike the military vehicle with an anti-tank shell known as "Al-Yassin 105." The video captures the moment of impact and the subsequent celebration among the fighters, who retreated back into the tunnel after the attack.
Context of Increased Violence in Gaza
This attack comes amid heightened military operations in Jabalia, where the Israeli army has been conducting operations aimed at curtailing Hamas's capabilities. Israeli Army Radio recently reported the withdrawal of certain brigades from Jabalia, while others remain stationed there. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, October was marked as the deadliest month since the onset of the conflict on October 7, 2023, with 88 Israeli soldiers and civilians reported killed. This included 19 fatalities in the Gaza Strip and 37 in battles along the northern border and southern Lebanon.
Ongoing Conflict and Military Operations
The Al-Qassam Brigades have been actively documenting their military operations against Israeli forces since the beginning of an Israeli ground operation on October 27, 2023. They claim to have successfully executed ambushes, resulting in significant losses for the Israeli military and damaging numerous military vehicles. This ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with both sides suffering casualties and the situation in the region remaining tense.
