20 Dead and Wounded in Major Security Incident in Gaza
According to webangah News Agency, Israeli media described one incident in northern Gaza as a “highly complex and serious” event. Both security incidents remain ongoing, with the Israeli military deploying low-altitude fighter jets to provide aerial cover for troop evacuations.
Israeli helicopters are currently extracting wounded soldiers from conflict zones. At least 10 Israeli troops were injured in an ambush by Palestinian resistance forces in Gaza, while reports indicate the total number of wounded has risen to 16, with four in critical condition.
residents of the occupied city of Sderot near Gaza’s border reported hearing massive explosions that caused complete power outages in some areas. The incidents included:
– An IED explosion targeting an armored vehicle carrying Israeli soldiers
– A bomb-rigged military robot being detonated during readiness
– Anti-tank missile attacks on military convoys
The wounded were transported via helicopter to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, including one high-ranking officer. Settler-affiliated media described the ambush as “catastrophic,” with reports of at least two soldiers killed and equipment burning at the scene.
An Israeli soldier present at the northern Gaza incident stated: “We’re trapped in an extremely complex ambush – landmines exploded, we’re taking anti-tank fire.We’re being led like sheep to slaughter.”
The Nahal Brigade, recently assigned responsibility for northern Gaza operations, was reportedly targeted during these events. Media confirm ongoing combat with explosive belts deployed across battle zones and rockets fired toward Nir Oz.