Al-Qassam Brigades Launches Strategic Ambush Against Israeli Forces in Khan Yunis
The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has released exclusive footage showcasing a meticulously planned ambush against Israeli forces near Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. This operation, termed 'Renewing the Pledge and Allegiance,' was executed less than a kilometer from the Israeli border, specifically in the Al-Fakhari area. The footage reveals multiple Israeli vehicles engulfed in flames and Qassam fighters seizing military equipment during the ambush.
Detailed Execution of the Ambush
According to Al-Qassam, the ambush unfolded in three distinct phases. The first phase targeted an engineering vehicle, a Merkava 4 tank, and a D9 military bulldozer. The second phase escalated the assault, aiming at a Merkava tank, two armored personnel carriers, and detonating a minefield against an engineering force. Finally, the third phase focused on another Merkava 4 tank and two D9 bulldozers. A representative from the Qassam Brigades stated that this operation was motivated by a desire for revenge, particularly referencing the recent assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, by Israeli forces.
Consequences of the Ambush
Following the ambush, Al-Qassam claimed significant casualties among Israeli vehicle crews in the Al-Fakhari region. They reported that their fighters had observed a helicopter landing to evacuate the wounded. This incident adds to a series of documented operations by the Al-Qassam Brigades against Israeli military forces since the onset of the Israeli ground operation on October 27. The footage and reports suggest that these ambushes have resulted in substantial human losses for the Israeli army, alongside the destruction of numerous military vehicles.
