Armed Wing of Hamas Engages in Fierce Battle with Israeli Forces in Gaza
Expanding Ground Operations Prompted by Ongoing Conflict
In the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine, the armed wing of Hamas has announced its involvement in a fierce battle with Israeli forces in two locations within Gaza. This follows Israel’s recent expansion of its ground operations in the Palestinian autonomous region.
The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigade, an armed group affiliated with Hamas, released a statement confirming their operations in the towns of Beit Hanoun and Bureij, located respectively in the northern Gaza Strip and in the city center. The group cited the invasion of Israel’s land as their motive for engaging in combat, emphasizing that the fighting was intense.
Hamas had previously declared its readiness to respond to any invasion, and it appears their preparedness has been put into action.
The Israeli army has yet to confirm the re-entry of its ground troops into Gaza after two nights of limited attacks. However, Israel’s chief military spokesman acknowledged that military operations in the Gaza corridor were expanding. At a televised news conference, spokesperson Daniel Hagari of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they had recently intensified aerial assaults on tunnels and other vital infrastructure. Hagari also hinted at a potential Israeli ground attack, further heightening speculation.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, the situation continues to evolve rapidly. The lives of innocent civilians hang precariously in the balance, with hopes for de-escalation fading amidst the increasing volatility. International observers are closely watching the developments as the world calls for a peaceful resolution to this deadly conflict.
Armed wing of Hamas: fierce fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza. The photo shows thick smoke billowing from Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. (Photo/AP)
The armed wing of Hamas said today it was fighting Israeli forces in two locations in Gaza, after Israel earlier said it had expanded ground operations in the Palestinian autonomous region.
A statement from the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigade, an armed group affiliated with Hamas, said, “We are conducting operations in the towns of Beit Hanoun (located in the northern Gaza Strip) and Bureij (Gaza) (in the city center). the corridor) against the invasion of Israel’s land, and the fighting was fierce.”
Hamas earlier said it was “ready” to respond to the invasion.
The Israeli army did not immediately confirm that ground troops had re-entered Gaza after two nights of limited attacks.
Israel’s chief military spokesman pointed out that Israel’s air and ground forces are expanding military operations in the Gaza corridor.
“In the last few hours, we have expanded our attacks on Gaza,” Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari told a televised news conference.
He said the Israeli air force had carried out large-scale attacks on tunnels and other infrastructure.
“In addition to the attacks of the last few days, ground forces are expanding their operations tonight,” Hagari said, adding to speculation that an Israeli ground attack on Gaza could be underway. (Translator: Xu Ruicheng) 1121028
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