Hamas Armed Wing Admits to Fatal Rocket Attack on Israeli Soldiers
The militant branch of the Palestinian group Hamas, known as the Al-Qassam Brigades, has taken responsibility for a devastating rocket assault that resulted in the deaths of 21 Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip. This news comes directly from the source of Reader Wall.
Israel Blames Palestinian Militants for Deadly Attack
Initially, Israel attributed the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack that occurred on Monday to unrecognized Palestinian militants. This assault noted to be the most fatal to the Israeli military since the beginning of their operations in Gaza.
Hamas Releases Statement Confirming Involvement
A message and accompanying video was issued to the media by Hamas, providing their account of the attack. The message read, “Witness the execution by Al-Qassam Brigades fighters of a complex operation targeting enemy soldiers and vehicles situated east of the Al-Maghazi refugee camp.”
Recap of the Attack by Israeli Military Spokesperson
The Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari provided distinct details of the incident to reporters in Tel Aviv. He explained that the rockets launched by the militants struck a building where Israeli forces had placed explosives. The attack led to the collapse of that building and the one adjacent to it, resulting in most of the soldier casualties.
Hagari recounted that a second rocket killed two soldiers who were securing the area in a tank. He confirmed that these details were outcomes of an initial investigation.
Additional Commentary from Israeli Media Spokesperson
Further highlighting the severity of the situation, Hagari stated that the military was still analyzing the incident. Meanwhile, he added that Israeli forces had eliminated over 100 militants in western Khan Younis, a region in southern Gaza, within the preceding 24 hours.
Final Remarks
This tragic event marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Further updates will be provided based on the assessments from Reader Wall’s sources.
