Trey Yingst
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Statement from the Israeli military on operations in Jabalia:
“Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), led by the Givati Brigade, have seized control of a Hamas military stronghold in western Jabalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. In ground operations today, approximately 50 militants were killed; meanwhile, ground forces across the Strip continue anti-terror activities.
The IDF's reserves and armored forces under the Givati Brigade have been operating in the last 24 hours in a Hamas military stronghold in the northern Gaza Strip. During the course of the day, the forces have killed approximately 50 militants.
The stronghold is located in western Jabalia and is used by the Jabalia battalion of Hamas for training aimed at carrying out terror operations. The site contains firing infrastructures and terror tunnels used, among other things, for the movement of militants to the coastal area. Additionally, the stronghold houses various weapons that are used by the militants.
During the fighting in the stronghold, the forces engaged in battles with the militants and killed many of them. Aircraft also eliminated additional militants. Ground forces located and destroyed tunnel entrances, weapons, and military equipment. Additionally, intelligence materials were found in the compound. By the end of the operation, the forces had taken control of the area.”