In Photos: Israeli forces intensify operations in Gaza

Updated On: 14 December, 2024 02:56 PM IST | ronak mastakar

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that its 162nd "Steel" Division continues to operate in the area of Jabalia and Beit Lahia in Gaza. During an activity of the Kfir Infantry Brigade Combat Team in the Beit Lahia area, the forces located and destroyed rocket launchers that had been planted and aimed at Israeli towns near Gaza that contained dozens of launch nests. In addition, the forces located many weapons. (Pics/AFP)

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<p>Meanwhile, the fighters of the Nahal Infantry Brigade continue to fight in the Rafah area under the command of the IDF`s Gaza Division. In the last day, the forces located shafts, eliminated terrorists and destroyed terrorist infrastructures</p>

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Meanwhile, the fighters of the Nahal Infantry Brigade continue to fight in the Rafah area under the command of the IDF`s Gaza Division. In the last day, the forces located shafts, eliminated terrorists and destroyed terrorist infrastructures

<p>As part of the attacks, the forces identified a squad of armed terrorists moving towards them and an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked the squad and eliminated it</p>

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As part of the attacks, the forces identified a squad of armed terrorists moving towards them and an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked the squad and eliminated it

<p>Israeli attacks in and around a hospital in northern Gaza wounded three medical staff overnight into Friday and caused damage to the isolated medical facility, according to its director</p>

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Israeli attacks in and around a hospital in northern Gaza wounded three medical staff overnight into Friday and caused damage to the isolated medical facility, according to its director

<p>Dr Hossam Abu Safiya said Israeli quadcopter drones carrying explosives deliberately targeted the emergency and reception area of Kamal Adwan Hospital, where one doctor was wounded for a third time</p>

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Dr Hossam Abu Safiya said Israeli quadcopter drones carrying explosives deliberately targeted the emergency and reception area of Kamal Adwan Hospital, where one doctor was wounded for a third time

<p>Abu Safiya said "relentless" drone and artillery strikes throughout the night exploded "alarmingly close" to the hospital, heavily damaging nearby buildings and destroying most of the water tanks on the hospital`s roof and blowing out doors and windows</p>

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Abu Safiya said "relentless" drone and artillery strikes throughout the night exploded "alarmingly close" to the hospital, heavily damaging nearby buildings and destroying most of the water tanks on the hospital`s roof and blowing out doors and windows

<p>Kamal Adwan Hospital in the town of Beit Lahiya has been hit multiple times over the past two months since Israel launched a fierce military operation against Hamas in northern Gaza</p>

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Kamal Adwan Hospital in the town of Beit Lahiya has been hit multiple times over the past two months since Israel launched a fierce military operation against Hamas in northern Gaza

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The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the strikes

<p>"We demand international protection for the hospital and its staff," Abu Safiya said in a statement released via the UK-based aid group Medical Aid for Palestinians, "as well as the entry of delegations with surgical expertise, medical supplies, and essential medications to ensure we can adequately serve the people we are treating"</p>

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"We demand international protection for the hospital and its staff," Abu Safiya said in a statement released via the UK-based aid group Medical Aid for Palestinians, "as well as the entry of delegations with surgical expertise, medical supplies, and essential medications to ensure we can adequately serve the people we are treating"

<p>Abu Safiya said there were 72 wounded patients at the hospital, one of the few medical facilities left in northern Gaza. He said he expected Israeli forces would allow a World Health Organisation aid convoy to bring supplies to the hospital on Friday or Saturday, as well as a team of doctors from Indonesia</p>

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Abu Safiya said there were 72 wounded patients at the hospital, one of the few medical facilities left in northern Gaza. He said he expected Israeli forces would allow a World Health Organisation aid convoy to bring supplies to the hospital on Friday or Saturday, as well as a team of doctors from Indonesia

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