IDF Launches New Offensive in Northern Gaza Strip as Hamas Tries to Regroup
October 06, 2024
10:46 AM
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The IDF announced on Sunday that it had deployed the 162nd Division’s 401st and 460th armored brigades to encircle Jabaliya, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, in a fresh ground offensive aimed at pushing back against Hamas attempts to regroup and re-establish a presence in the area. The offensive has already succeeded in destroying weapons depots and tunnels in the area, and eliminated several terrorists.
“The operation will continue as long as necessary, while systematically striking and thoroughly destroying the terror infrastructure in the area,” the IDF said.
This is the fourth time the IDF has moved into Jabaliya since the war began, and comes as the IDF has warned it might have to once again evacuate civilians from the northern part of the Gaza Strip to clear the area of Hamas operatives.
The IDF published maps for Palestinian civilians “highlighting potential evacuation areas in northern Gaza, including ‘block zones’ that correspond to neighborhoods and regions.” Evacuation routes for Palestinians along the Salah a-Din road and the coastal road are also being repaired so they can be used.
The IDF is reportedly taking increased precautions ahead of Tuesday, which will mark the one year anniversary of the October 7th massacres by Hamas which started this war. Terrorist groups have threatened to launch fresh attacks on this anniversary.
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