Northern Gaza operations intensify as military reports new developments

Israeli forces expand their presence in northern Gaza areas with focus on Jabalia refugee camp Military reports show multiple tactical operations while local services face operational issues

October 27 2024 , 09:20 AM  •  923 views

Northern Gaza operations intensify as military reports new developments

In northern Gaza military activities have picked-up as Israeli Defense Forces move through multiple areas. The operations (which started about three weeks ago) target several key-points including the Jabalia refugee camp: the biggest such settlement in the region

Local medical staff report new air-strikes hit Jabalia on Sun morning damaging several houses; while military sources say their forces found large amounts of equipment and completed over 40 successful operations in the area. During close-range activities in central parts‚ troops also dealt with an armed group

The high number of casualties mentioned doesnt match our precise munitions use

IDF statement about Beit Lahiya strike

The situation in Beit Lahiya got more complex after Sat night strike – local news sources put the number at 40 affected people. Medical teams cant reach many bombed locations‚ and the areas health-care system isnt working well; emergency services stopped working two days ago when their fire-truck got hit

  • Three IDF soldiers lost in northern fighting
  • Around 800 casualties in northern towns during three-week push
  • Emergency teams report equipment losses
  • Multiple houses got structural damage

This push comes roughly a year after Oct 7 events when Hamas fighters crossed borders killing 1‚200 people and taking 250 others. The following response led to about 43‚000 casualties in Gaza area