In southern Gaza, near Khan Younis, the al-Qassam Brigades
targeted another occupation regime’s command site in the Morag axis, using
heavy-caliber mortar shells.
The resistance continues to confront Israeli occupation
forces (IOF) that have invaded various parts of Gaza, launching strategic
operations that have resulted in both human and material losses for the
regime.
In the al-Zannah area northeast of Khan Younis, al-Qassam
forces attacked an IOF armored personnel carrier with a powerful barrel bomb,
reportedly killing and injuring its crew.
The IOF has acknowledged injuries to soldiers including one
in serious condition.
Al-Qassam
stated that, in coordination with the al-Quds Brigades, (the armed wing of
Palestinian Islamic Jihad) and al-Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades (the armed wing
of the Popular Resistance Committees), they jointly shelled a gathering of IOF
soldiers and military vehicles north of Khan Younis, using heavy mortar fire.
The al-Quds Brigades, in collaboration with the Abu Ali
Mustafa Brigades (armed wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of
Palestine), released footage of a joint operation that destroyed an IOF
military vehicle.
They also shared video of an attack targeting IOF soldiers
with mortar fire, carried out in cooperation with the Ansar Brigades in the
eastern Shujaiya neighborhood near Gaza City.
In a separate announcement, the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades
confirmed that one of their units successfully destroyed an IOF military
vehicle using a pre-planted anti-armor explosive device. The operation took
place in eastern Shujaiya and reportedly caused casualties among the IOF crew.
Meanwhile, the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades claimed
responsibility for targeting a group of IOF soldiers and military vehicles with
mortar shells east of al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis.
In response to these developments, the Israeli military
confirmed that one of its officers was also wounded in southern Gaza.
This escalation comes amid reports of an impending IOF
military plan for a full-scale invasion of Gaza again. The proposal is expected
to be discussed in a cabinet session on Thursday, although the Israeli military
has reportedly expressed opposition to the plan, warning of the significant
risks involved.
The
Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth has reported that the Israeli government’s
rehabilitation department is currently treating around 80,000 wounded soldiers.
Among
them, approximately 26,000 are suffering from psychological disorders. The
report highlights a growing mental health crisis within the Israeli military,
noting a noticeable rise in suicide cases among soldiers.