Hamas’ military wing said it was currently fighting Israeli forces in a refugee camp in the West Bank. This was reported by RIA News.
On October 7, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel and announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Thousands of militants invaded Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military equipment and more than a hundred hostages. In this context, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that the country was at war. The Israel Defense Forces intervention operation was called “Iron Swords” and one of its goals was the destruction of Hamas.
Retired British intelligence officer Philip Ingram statedIt is stated that in case of a land operation in the Gaza Strip, Israel will face militants who have been preparing for such a development for many years. According to Ingram, Hamas knows where the IDF will attack and will establish effective anti-tank positions and minefields.
Previously in the USA in the name Timing of Israel’s ground operation in Gaza.