The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has killed at least half of the Hamas battalion commanders in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the operation there. This was announced by the official representative of the Israeli government, Eilon Levy. TASS.
“Troops continue to advance in the Gaza Strip with significant air support. This campaign has already significantly reduced Hamas’ military capabilities,” Levy emphasized.
It is stated that after the attack on Israel on October 7, Hamas launched 11.5 thousand rockets into its territory, two of which failed to reach the target.
Before reportedHe said the IDF’s plan to flood Hamas tunnels would deprive Gaza of drinking water.
27 October Israel announced About the “expansion” of the ground operation in Gaza. It is not known exactly when the operation started, but before the operation, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled their homes and moved to shelters and the south of the region. November 5, as part of the ground operation of IDF forces surrounded Gaza city and supplies cut off, still exists in central Gaza to continue fights.
November 22 Israel and Hamas To agree About the release of Gumpuse and some hostages. The ceasefire agreement was officially signed on November 24 entry in force and finished On the morning of December 1st. Hamas ceasefire week launched 110 hostages were captured.
Previously Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant statedAfter a short ceasefire, it was stated that the operation in Gaza would last at least two months.