By Topwar
The Israel Defense Forces continues Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip, the purpose of which is declared to be retaliation for the October 7 attack and the destruction of Hamas. In almost four months of fighting, the Israeli army has achieved some successes, but the main tasks have not yet been resolved. In addition, the IDF encountered a wide range of difficulties during the fighting and also demonstrated the presence of serious problems of various kinds.
The fighting continues
Let us remind you that on October 7, Hamas militants crossed the border and attacked several Israeli settlements, military bases and a field camp for a music festival. This led to large casualties among civilians. The militants also captured a large number of hostages, with whom they returned to the Gaza Strip. The fighting on Israeli territory continued until October 10, when the IDF was able to push the enemy across the border.
Already on the day of the attack, October 7, the combat work of the IDF Air Force began. The planes carried out strikes on various targets in the Strip, designated by intelligence as Hamas targets. In the first weeks it is tactical aviation was almost the only participant in the military operation, while other troops carried out the necessary preparations. Combat sorties and attacks on ground targets still continue, although their intensity has decreased significantly.
On October 25-26, the IDF launched a ground operation. Armored units and motorized infantry entered the Gaza Strip. With the support of aviation and artillery, they gradually moved deeper into the Palestinian territories and took control of area after area. To date, the IDF has captured a significant part of the Sector, but the enemy continues to resist and controls considerable territory.
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