Israel releases video of ground operation in Gaza Strip
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had attacked 300 Hamaslinked targets and released a new video showing operations by ground forces in the Gaza Strip. The images were published this Tuesday (31). View above.
The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in the Gaza Strip in recent days. Video released by the country’s defense ministry shows gunshots, explosions and destroyed buildings.
“During the armed forces’ ground operations, there were several clashes with terrorist cells, firing antitank missiles and machine gun fire at them,” the IDF said.
In a statement, the military also said that the troops carrying out the ground operation killed terrorists and directed air strikes at Hamas targets.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the 300 Hamas targets attacked in the last few hours were bombed by all Israeli forces combined.
According to the military, the bombed targets included antitank missiles, missile launch stations, military sites and underground tunnels.
Israel also announced that it had executed Nasim Abu Ayina, a commander of Hamas’s Northern Brigade. He was reportedly responsible for coordinating attacks in southern Israel on October 7.
1 of 1 Israeli tanks and military personnel circulate among destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip, on October 31, 2023 Photo: Israel Defense Forces Israeli tanks and military personnel circulate among destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip, on October 31, 2023 2023 Photo: Israel Defense Forces
According to experts, Israel’s land advance into the Gaza Strip is occurring slowly. One of the reasons would be to give Hamas the opportunity to negotiate the release of hostages.
In an interview published on Friday (27), a Hamas member said that hostages held by factions linked to the group would only be released after a ceasefire agreement.
On Monday (30), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that calling for a ceasefire was a call for Israel to surrender. He went on to say that “even the most just wars cause unintended civilian casualties.”
Israel declares war after Hamas attack; understand
▶️ How did the conflict begin? The confrontation began after the terrorist group Hamas fired hundreds of rockets at Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7.
- Armed men from the south of the country invaded Israeli territory by land, air and sea, on motorcycles and paragliders.
- The invaders shot people in the streets and kidnapped hundreds, including women and children, who were taken to Gaza as hostages.
▶️ What was Israel’s reaction? Faced with the Hamas offensive, the Israeli government began retaliatory measures.
- “We are at war and we will win,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said shortly after the attack. “Our enemy will pay a price he has never known.”
- Also on October 7, Israel launched bombing raids on the Gaza Strip.
▶️ What is and where is the Gaza Strip? It is the Palestinian territory located on a narrow piece of land on the west coast of Israel on the border with Egypt.
- The city, which is characterized by poverty and overpopulation, has 2 million inhabitants who live in an area of 360 km².
- To get an idea of this size compared to Brazilian cities: the territory is slightly larger than that of the city of Fortaleza (312.4 km²) and smaller than that of Curitiba (434.8 km²).
- Gaza was captured by Israel in the SixDay War in 1967 and handed over to the Palestinians in 2005. Gaza is currently experiencing a blockade of goods and services imposed by its border neighbors.
▶️ What is the history of conflict in the region? The dispute between Israel and Palestine has been going on for decades and has resulted in numerous armed clashes and deaths.
- In its modern form, it dates back to 1947, when the United Nations (UN) proposed the creation of two states, one Jewish and one Arab, in Palestine under a British mandate.