Israeli ground forces advanced into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip !!!
Editorial:- S K Singh: Editor-in-Chief
WAR-REPORT:- Israeli ground forces advanced into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 11. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 98th Division launched a re-clearing operation in Jabalia after Israeli intelligence assessed that Hamas and Palestinian militias were attempting to rebuild infrastructure in the area.
The IDF Air Force conducted about 30 airstrikes overnight, killing several Hamas fighters. Israeli forces are currently operating east of Jabalia refugee camp, but CTP-ISW cannot confirm the IDF’s path to the area. The IDF issued evacuation orders for civilians in Jabalia on May 11.
Palestinian militias defended against Israeli operations in Zaytoun on May 12. The IDF launched a re-clearing operation into the Zaytoun neighborhood on May 8, marking the third time that the IDF has conducted a clearing operation there. Palestinian fighters attacked Israeli forces with mortar fire and RPGs in Zaytoun and along the Netzarim corridor on May 12.
Key Takeaways
- Northern Gaza Strip: Israeli ground forces advanced into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip.
- Southern Gaza Strip: Israeli forces continued a “precise operation” targeting Hamas in eastern Rafah.
- West Bank: Israeli forces have engaged Palestinian fighters in at least three locations in the West Bank.
- Southern Lebanon and Golan Heights: Iranian-backed militias, including Lebanese Hezbollah, conducted at least five attacks from southern Lebanon into northern Israel.
- Yemen: US CENTCOM intercepted Houthi drones over the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
