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IDF Launches Ground Operation in Jabaliya, Northern Gaza, Targeting Hamas

Oct 6, 2024, 06:18 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a new ground operation in the northern Gaza Strip, specifically targeting the Jabaliya area. The operation, led by the IDF's 162nd Division, involves the 401st and 460th armored brigades, which have encircled Jabaliya. The IDF initiated the offensive in response to intelligence reports indicating that Hamas was attempting to rebuild its infrastructure in the region. The operation includes heavy airstrikes and artillery shelling, with the Israeli Air Force targeting Hamas positions and a former UNRWA compound. Prior to the ground maneuver, the IDF instructed local residents to evacuate the area. This marks the third assault on the camp. The military aims to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and neutralize Hamas operatives in the area.