Despite the ongoing Israeli military operation, Palestinian Resistance forces in northern Gaza continue to escalate their efforts, inflicting heavy casualties on Israeli forces.
As Israel’s ground operation in the northern Gaza Strip reaches its third month, a field commander from the Palestinian resistance factions has revealed the reasons behind the continued escalation of military operations against the Israeli military.
Despite the ongoing assault that began in early October, the Resistance is strategically targeting Israeli forces, with a focus on maximizing their losses.
In a special interview with Al-Jazeera, the commander explained that Palestinian Resistance fighters had prepared for a long-term confrontation well before the Israeli ground invasion.
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The commander emphasized that the Resistance anticipated Israel’s so-called “generals’ plan,” which aims to displace the residents of northern Gaza. With this in mind, the fighters organized their ranks to withstand prolonged military engagements.
The commander detailed how Resistance fighters operate in small, tactical units, ensuring that they strike with precision.
By carefully selecting their targets and making use of weapons and equipment for extended periods, the fighters have managed to maintain pressure on Israeli forces.
The commander noted that after weeks of fighting and widespread destruction, Israeli soldiers believed they had defeated the resistance, only to be caught off guard when fighters reappeared from unexpected positions.
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The field commander explained that the widespread destruction caused by Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza actually worked to the Resistance’s advantage.
The devastation made it easier for fighters to spot and target the movements of Israeli soldiers, continuing to fight even in the face of overwhelming odds.
“The Resistance does not know surrender. They continue until the last breath,” the commander told Al-Jazeera.
The Resistance’s knowledge of the terrain, coupled with their direct combat experience, has made them formidable opponents for Israeli soldiers who, according to the commander, are ill-prepared for long-term face-to-face combat.
Despite Israel’s repeated entries into northern Gaza since the beginning of the aggression, the Palestinian Resistance has managed to reorganize and develop a new battle strategy, catching the Israeli army off guard, the commander said.
The commander also praised the cooperation between different Palestinian Resistance factions. Fighters have unified their efforts to maximize the effectiveness of their military resources while criticizing Israeli forces for their inability to protect civilians.
“The occupation soldiers are only capable of killing women and children, escaping their failures by showcasing destruction,” he added.
Reports from Israeli media outlets confirm the mounting losses faced by the Israeli army. Since the start of the ground invasion on October 5, more than 40 Israeli soldiers and officers have been killed, with dozens more injured, according to official figures.
Recent reports from Yedioth Ahronoth and Sirogim highlight the growing threat posed by makeshift weapons such as barrel bombs, which are constructed from remnants of Israeli munitions and have become a significant risk to Israeli forces operating in Gaza.
In a related development, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, disclosed in a video message that the group has successfully recruited thousands of new fighters during the war, with more ready to confront the enemy as needed.
He also noted that the Resistance has effectively recycled large quantities of Israeli bombs and missiles, repurposing them for their own operations.
(PC, AJA)
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