The IDF announced the deaths of four more soldiers killed during fighting in the Gaza Strip, bringing the toll of the ground operation to 82 R”L.
Cpt. Yahel Gazit HY”D, 24, a deputy company commander in the 188th Armored Brigade’s 53rd Battalion from Rakefet.
Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels HY”D, 34, of the 261st Brigade’s 6261 Battalion, from Ashdod.
Master Sgt. (res.) Matan Damari HY”D, 31, a squad commander in the 215th Artillery Regiment’s reconnaissance company, from Dimona.
Master Sgt. (res.) Ilay Eliyahu Cohen HY”D, 23, of the 551st Brigade’s 7008th Battalion, from Beit Nehemia.
WE HAVE NOW LOST 80 SOLDIERS IN GAZA
2 more IDF soldiers have been killed in Gaza – Yahel Gazit, 24, and Gil Daniels, 34.
80 soldiers have now been killed in Gaza fighting Hamas.
Thousands of soldiers are fighting in challenging conditions in southern Gaza. Let’s pray harder. pic.twitter.com/Qw7kHVOeNQ— Dov Lipman (@DovLipman) December 5, 2023
82 Karbanos since the ground operation is a very tragic number. May we see no more Korbonos. Besuros Tovos.
Latest War Updates:
Overnight under heavy artillery and airstrikes the IDF pushed deep into Khan Younis in southern Gaza. it is thought that many senior leaders of Hamas are hiding here, and may try to make their way to Rafa, and israel has taken steps to thwart this. IDF Chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi today hinted that the IDF is closing in on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar as it has penetrated the heart of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Israel has several attempts to smuggle weapons like drones through aid shipments from Egypt.
In a viral photo, IDF soldiers seem to be extending black hoses to the sea, perhaps to confirm the WSJ’s report that the IDF may flood the tunnels. See footage below:
The IDF is reportedly planning to flood Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza with seawater
📹 — @ariel_oseran pic.twitter.com/aLYJrw52X9
— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) December 5, 2023
IDF reports that there have been many more misfires on the northern border that land in Lebanon, likely due to Hezbollah operatives feeling pressured for time to get their shot off before Israel strikes. “Earlier today, a hostile aircraft that crossed from Lebanon was located in the area of Margaliot in northern Israel. IDF soldiers that were dispatched to the scene are recovering the aircraft. No injuries were reported”.
Israel also advanced in other areas of Gaza including Jabalia in the North.
Hamas has posted various propaganda showing them emerging from tunnels in close proximity to soldiers. The IDF has not yet confirmed the footage.
The IDF located additional Hamas military infrastructure in the Al-Shati area of the northern Gaza Strip. Hamas uses civilian infrastructure such as schools and civilian buildings to launch rockets, store weapons and carry out attacks against the IDF. This is just one example of the broader operational method used by Hamas in Al-Shati and other areas. It reflects Hamas’ combat tactics throughout the entire strip – using civilian buildings and infrastructure for terrorist purposes. Hamas continues to endanger the lives and safety of Gazan civilians.
Latest statement regarding hostages: “Following statements made in the past day regarding the situation of the hostages in the Gaza Strip, discourse on this issue is irresponsible, inaccurate and should be avoided. We are using intelligence to monitor the situation of the hostages around the clock, and demand that all international organizations verify their situation, their security and provide them with medical care – both men and women. Every moment in captivity endangers the hostages. We are doing everything we can to bring them home as soon as possible.”
Besuros Tovos.
The Chief of Staff's statement: "Whoever thought that the IDF would not know how to resume fighting at the end of the ceasefire – was wrong, Hamas feels it very well." pic.twitter.com/nKkoUha6sB
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) December 5, 2023
