Publication date: 2024/12/28 (Last updated: 2024/12/28 20:32)
TEL AVIV – MA’AN – Today, Saturday, Israeli Army Chief of Staff Helj Halevi issued instructions to strengthen forces at the expense of other fronts and prepare to expand fighting in the Gaza Strip, given the difficulties in negotiations. did. To free the prisoners.
The Hebrew Walla website cited sources in the General Staff as saying that some military units, including armored units and engineer units, have been carrying out attacks on the Gaza Strip in recent days as part of an attempt to increase military pressure on the area. They reported that they received a notice to prepare to move. Hamas and other organizations in additional locations.
The officials added that at this stage, the Army’s “Southern Command” has already begun carrying out air operations as part of preparations for expanded military operations.
At this stage, IDF is implementing three initiatives. The 162nd Division in the northern Gaza Strip, the 99th Division in the Netzarim Corridor, and the Gaza Division in the buffer zone along the Philadelphia axis south of the Gaza Strip.
According to a statement from the Israeli military, two rockets were fired from the northern Gaza Strip toward Jerusalem and surrounding areas earlier today and were intercepted.
The unusual firing from Gaza triggered warning sirens in numerous civilians and towns in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, West Bank settlements, the western Negev and Ashkelon.
The Israeli military said its air force was able to intercept two launches that entered Israeli “territory.”
According to Israeli military estimates, resistance forces in the Gaza Strip have more intermediate-range missiles, and groups are also working to restore capabilities in the missile and mortar fields.
