Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20am on 04 Nov 2023,Saturday International
The Israeli military conducted a limited overnight operation in southern Gaza to map sites and clear explosives, encountering and killing a Hamas tunnel cell. Meanwhile, the ground offensive focused on northern Gaza continued Friday with troops surrounding Gaza City and clashing with Hamas, killing many militants. Conquering densely populated Gaza City poses risks of ambushes and explosives for Israel. In a sign of hostilities, Israel confirmed an airstrike on an ambulance used by a Hamas cell in northern Gaza. Overall, Israel's defense minister said troops are advancing as planned to oust Hamas and rescue over 200 Israelis held hostage since Hamas' October 7 attack. But after 15 years of rule, Hamas is entrenched in Gaza and prepared to defend its grip fiercely.
