Al-Qassam Brigades Execute Ambush on Israeli Forces in Jabalia
The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video on October 23, 2024, showcasing a meticulously planned ambush against an Israeli engineering unit near Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. The footage highlighted the strategic preparation and execution of the ambush, which targeted a Merkava tank using a tandem anti-armor shell.
The video also depicted the destruction of two military bulldozers through the use of explosive devices, culminating in the burning of one bulldozer after detonation. A field commander from the Qassam Brigades criticized Israeli military strategies aimed at displacing residents and establishing a closed military zone, asserting that Gaza remains a
graveyard of invaders.
The commander emphasized that the ambush was dedicated to the martyrs of Jabalia camp.
In the aftermath of the ambush, the Qassam Brigades reported that Israeli forces were forced to withdraw from the area, unable to recover their destroyed vehicles. This incident follows the Israeli military's announcement on October 6 regarding a new operation in Jabalia, aimed at preventing Hamas from regaining strength in the region. The Qassam Brigades have been documenting their operations against Israeli forces since the onset of the ground operation on October 27, 2023, revealing significant details about their ambush tactics and the heavy losses inflicted on Israeli troops.
