Palestinian resistance ambushes in Gaza leave Israeli soldiers dead, wounded, and missing amid escalating battles in Gaza City.
Shortly after a brief message by Palestinian leader and spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, multiple resistance operations took place in the Gaza area, leading to dead and missing among Israeli soldiers.
Earlier today, Abu Obeida warned that Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City under “Operation Gideon 2” will lead to major losses, as the resistance remains on high alert and vowed to fight with determination while holding prisoners in combat zones.
Israeli media said that renewed fighting between Palestinian resistance fighters and the Israeli army in the Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza City has left at least one Israeli soldier dead and nine others wounded, with fears that four more may have been captured.
Israeli media described the events – four in the matter of a few hours – as “difficult” and among the most challenging the army has faced since October 7, 2023.
Abu Obeida Says Resistance Will Defend Gaza City, Vows to Capture More Soldiers
Sources say resistance fighters used night vision goggles to spot Israeli forces, prompting the army to deploy additional troops amid intense fighting.
Israeli helicopters are reportedly evacuating soldiers under heavy fire.
The reports indicate that a series of separate “difficult security incidents” has occurred within a short timeframe. One of the primary incidents took place in Zaytoun, where the ambush was reportedly an attempt to capture Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli military is said to be searching for four missing soldiers and has activated the “Hannibal Protocol,” which is used in suspected cases of abduction.
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In response to the resistance ambushes, Israeli warplanes are flying at low altitudes and artillery is shelling the Zaytoun and Sabra neighborhoods in Gaza City, as well as Jabaliya in the northern part of the Strip.
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(The Palestine Chronicle)
“Hannibal Protocol” — I know! Why doesn’t the “Israeli” army kill all their soldiers! That will starve the Palestinian Resistance of POWs!! Meanwhile, declare the “Hannibal Protocol” all over Gaza (I guess their doing that now) to kill the remaining “Israeli” POWs (hmm, I guess their doing that now, too)! Wow! What a great idea! Take that, Hamas! Or, take a break, Hamas. Surely, it’s the Kosher way? Just saying.
INSHALLAH THE RESISTANCE HAMAS ALLIANCE IRGC HIZBULLAH HOUTHIS PMU ARE BOUND TO WIN IN
DUE COURSE.THIS INDEED IS A DEVINE DECREE.LET THE COWARD ARAB AND MUSLIM LEADERSHIP WATCH THIS FROM THEIR COSY HIDE OUTS.
May God protect and grant victory to the noble warriors of Hamas who are fighting for the just cause of liberating Palestine.