On Monday, the Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement, released dramatic footage depicting the detonation of a minefield by Israeli occupation forces in the Netzarim axis, located south of the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood in Gaza City. The footage, referred to by the Brigades as the "Tal al-Hawa ambush," showcased their fighters preparing and planting explosive devices along routes anticipated to be taken by Israeli military vehicles.
The video reveals a careful observation of the movement of Israeli vehicles, culminating in a significant explosion that produced black smoke, indicating a direct hit on one of the vehicles, as explained by military and strategic expert Colonel Hatem Karim Al-Falahi during an interview with Al Jazeera. A subsequent explosion targeted another Israeli military vehicle, prompting one of the Al-Quds Brigades fighters to shout, "Allahu Akbar."
The footage concluded with the observation of an Israeli helicopter taking off after reports of casualties among the occupation forces due to the ambush, which the Brigades claimed resulted in both deaths and injuries. The Netzarim axis is strategically significant, separating the northern Gaza Strip from its central and southern parts, with Israeli forces recently expanding their presence in the area from two to four kilometers.
Since the onset of the Israeli ground operation in late October, various resistance factions have been actively broadcasting scenes of confrontations, showcasing the targeting of Israeli forces and vehicles with anti-tank and anti-personnel shells across different combat zones in Gaza. These operations also include sniper activities and sophisticated ambush tactics aimed at undermining the Israeli military's operations.
- The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified, with both sides engaging in a series of military operations that have resulted in significant casualties and destruction. The Al-Quds Brigades have been particularly vocal in their efforts to showcase their military capabilities through media releases, aiming to bolster morale among their ranks and convey their resistance against the Israeli forces.
- In recent weeks, the Israeli military has ramped up its ground operations, leading to increased tensions and violence in the region. The strategic positioning of forces and the use of advanced weaponry on both sides have turned the conflict into a complex battlefield, with civilian areas often caught in the crossfire.
