The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced an overnight incursion into the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas positions in a strategic move to “prepare the battlefield” for anticipated future developments
This action follows over two weeks of intense air raids, signifying a shift in tactics amid ongoing conflict. Operational updates shared on X (formerly Twitter) reported IDF tanks and infantry engaging multiple terrorist cells, dismantling infrastructure, and neutralizing anti-tank missile launch posts in northern Gaza.
VIDEO: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Ground Operation in Gaza
In preparation for the next stages of combat, the IDF operated in northern Gaza.
IDF tanks & infantry struck numerous terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts.
The soldiers have since exited the area and returned to Israeli territory. pic.twitter.com/oMdSDR84rU
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 26, 2023
Israel’s Army Radio, cited by Reuters, characterized this incursion as the largest in the current weeks-long conflict against Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in conjunction with the sustained bombing campaign over Hamas-controlled Gaza, confirmed preparations for an imminent ground offensive.
The IDF has withdrawn its forces from the territory, marking a significant phase in the military strategy. The developments underscore escalating tensions and evolving strategies in the region.
