In a swift and deadly encounter, an IDF combat team from the 401st Armored Brigade operating under Division 162 eliminated a Hamas terrorist cell last Thursday in under four minutes, according to the Israeli military. The clash occurred as part of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” Israel’s ongoing campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Direct Engagement Followed by Air Support
During the brief but intense firefight, the commander of a tank unit from Battalion 52 was severely wounded. IDF troops returned fire, stormed the position, and killed several militants on the spot.
The remaining Hamas operatives were eliminated by an airstrike from the Israeli Air Force, coordinated with the brigade’s fire support team.
Wider Campaign Against Terror Infrastructure
The military emphasized that this incident is part of a broader campaign to dismantle Hamas infrastructure across Gaza. The goal, according to IDF officials, is to neutralize ongoing threats and protect Israeli civilians.
Additional Strikes in Jabalia, Khan Younis, and Bani Suheila
Overnight (Saturday to Sunday), Arab media outlets reported multiple Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip. In Jabalia (northern Gaza), five people were reportedly killed. Additionally, in southern Khan Younis, one person was reported dead and several injured following an airstrike. Artillery fire was also reported in Bani Suheila, a district in southern Gaza. These attacks come amid ongoing operations by Israeli forces in both northern and southern sectors of the enclave.
Watch the swift Israeli action:
IDF Eliminates Terror Cell in Northern Gaza | Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
Footage: 401st Brigade Combat Team in Action in Northern Gaza | Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
