Shortly before the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the Israeli army announced a reinforcement of its forces near the Gaza Strip. Apparently out of fear of new attacks.
“The Gaza Division of the IDF (Israeli Army) has been reinforced with several platoons,” the Israeli army said on Sunday. Armed forces have been deployed to defend both Israeli communities and the border area.
“The soldiers are fully equipped to defend the region in coordination with local security forces.” Three divisions are being deployed to the Gaza Strip to “dismantle terrorist infrastructure and weaken Hamas’ capabilities.”
Southern Command will remain on heightened alert and readiness in the coming days, Maj. Gen. Jaron Finkelman said.
Is Hamas Regrouping in the North?
The Israeli army announced earlier on Sunday that it had surrounded the Jabaliya area in the north of the Gaza Strip. She referred to intelligence information that Hamas has made efforts to “restore” the Palestinian Islamic organization’s “operational capabilities” in the area.
On October 7, 2023, hundreds of fighters from Hamas and allied Islamist groups entered southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. According to Israeli figures, a total of 1,205 people, mostly civilians, were killed in several cities, during a music festival and as hostages in the Gaza Strip.
Of the 251 hostages kidnapped by Hamas, 97 are currently still being held in the Gaza Strip, 33 of whom have been officially declared dead by Israel. That there are other hostages alive – including the Austrian Tal Shoam – is becoming less likely by the day.
Conflicts continue to spread
Israel has taken massive military action in the Gaza Strip since Hamas’ major attack. More than 41,800 people have been killed, according to Hamas’ health authority, which cannot be independently verified. In recent days, the Israeli army has also been taking massive action against the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, which is an ally of Hamas.
Source: Krone
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