The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have commenced a new ground operation in Jabaliya, a city in northern Gaza, as part of their ongoing military campaign against Hamas. The operation began on October 5, 2024, with IDF armored brigades encircling the area overnight.
The IDF has stated that this operation is a direct response to intelligence reports indicating that Hamas is attempting to reestablish its presence and infrastructure in Jabaliya. The military aims to systematically target and dismantle Hamas’s operational capabilities, including weapons depots and militant cells.
Following the onset of the ground operation, the IDF conducted a series of airstrikes and artillery bombardments, hitting numerous sites associated with Hamas. The IDF reported that these strikes targeted tunnels, command centers, and other critical infrastructure used by the militant group.
This operation comes nearly a year after the IDF launched extensive military actions in Gaza following a significant attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Since then, the conflict has resulted in substantial casualties on both sides.
According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, approximately 41,825 people have died and over 96,910 have been injured since the start of hostilities. However, these figures cannot be independently verified.
The IDF has reported that 348 Israeli soldiers have died since the initiation of ground offensives in Gaza.
The renewed military actions have drawn attention from international observers and human rights organizations concerned about civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Calls for ceasefires and diplomatic resolutions continue to emerge amid the escalating violence.
The IDF’s new ground operation in Jabaliya marks a significant escalation in Israel’s military efforts against Hamas as it seeks to eliminate perceived threats from the group. As military actions intensify, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains precarious, prompting urgent calls for international intervention and support for affected civilians.
The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with both sides preparing for further confrontations as tensions remain high in the region.
