Daniel Hagari, the spokesman for the Israeli army, stated that the military will continue limited ground attacks in the Gaza Strip. According to 'Times of Israel,' these remarks follow Wednesday night's operations by Israeli infantry and tanks at the Gaza border, which targeted Hamas positions and members of this Palestinian group for several hours. Hagari noted that Israeli army attacks would also take place on Thursday night and would continue with greater intensity in the coming days. He further added that the Israeli army is still conducting 'extensive attacks' 'from air and sea' on the Gaza Strip, focusing on killing senior Hamas members and those involved in the 'massacre' of October 7. Meanwhile, the Israeli army claims to have killed three Hamas commanders in Gaza. According to the Israeli Defense Forces, these senior commanders of the 'Draj-Tufah' brigade were killed during an Israeli airstrike on Thursday. Rafat Abbas, the brigade commander, Ibrahim Jadia, the deputy commander, and Tarek Marouf, a combat support commander, were three members of Draj-Tufah, one of the most important brigades of the terrorist organization Hamas, killed in this airstrike. The Israeli army stated that members of this brigade played a significant role in the deadly terrorist attack on Israel on October 7. Israeli Defense Minister: We will win and bring back the hostages. Reuters: Lebanon has no military capability left against Israel. The U.S. has urged its allies in the Middle East to help cut off Hamas's funding networks.
Israeli Army Spokesman: Limited Ground Attacks on Gaza Will Continue
The Israeli army is continuing limited ground operations in Gaza, targeting Hamas positions and senior members following recent attacks. Israeli officials claim to have killed key Hamas commanders involved in the October 7 attacks. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the international response to Hamas's activities.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Israeli army is conducting limited ground attacks in Gaza targeting Hamas positions and leaders, following a series of military operations. Israeli officials claim to have killed key Hamas commanders involved in a recent deadly attack on Israel.
- Israeli forces are focusing on eliminating senior Hamas members linked to the October 7 attacks.
- The Israeli Defense Forces have reported the deaths of three senior Hamas commanders in recent airstrikes.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has deep historical roots, marked by cycles of violence and attempts at peace. The October 7 attacks by Hamas have escalated military responses from Israel.
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