Al-Qassam Brigades Showcase Sniping Operations Amid Ongoing Conflict
On Wednesday, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released a video demonstrating their sniping operations during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The footage, entitled "My land is forbidden to you... You will definitely leave," highlights the group's message of resistance against Israeli occupation forces. The video features a sniper preparing for a mission, accompanied by ominous messages such as "Your armor will not help you" and "Unfortunately, there is no hope for you... this is your fate."
The video documents various sniping operations across the Gaza Strip since the Israeli ground offensive began in late October 2023. It shows the impact of these operations, including fatal injuries inflicted on Israeli soldiers and officers. Recent reports indicate that an Israeli soldier was killed in the Zaytoun neighborhood, with another sustaining serious injuries shortly after the Al-Qassam Brigades released their footage.
The effectiveness of Al-Qassam's snipers has been attributed to the locally manufactured Al-Ghoul Qassam rifle, named after its developer, martyr Adnan Al-Ghoul. This weapon boasts a lethal range of up to two thousand meters. Although an exact count of sniping operations remains elusive, Al-Qassam announced on February 22 that they had conducted 57 missions, resulting in numerous casualties among Israeli forces. As the conflict continues, expectations are high for an increase in such operations.
- The Al-Qassam Brigades have been vocal about their capabilities, emphasizing the strategic advantage gained through their sniper operations. The release of this video serves not only as a morale booster for their fighters but also as a warning to Israeli forces regarding the dangers they face in the conflict zone. The ongoing violence in Gaza has drawn international attention, with calls for ceasefire and humanitarian aid becoming increasingly urgent. As the situation develops, the implications of these military engagements will likely resonate beyond the immediate conflict.
