2023 Israel–Hamas war #3

Al-Quds Brigade, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, announced in a statement that as a result of the joint operation of these forces with the al-Qassam Brigades in al-Shaja'iyah neighborhood in Gaza City, six Israeli soldiers who were sheltering in a building were killed or wounded.

Tonight, on December 15, the 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq' attacked Ain Al Asad Airbase in Iraq with two suicide drones.

Also, a few hours ago (on December 14), the 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq' attacked the US illegal base in Syria's al-Shaddadi with a suicide drone.

The attack on al-Shaddadi is the 12th attack and the attack on Ain al-Asad is the 29th attack in recent weeks.

The latest and most updated map of the military situation in the Gaza Strip; The 69th day of battles

Clashes and battles continue in the north of the Gaza Strip in the areas of Sheikh Radwan, Jabalia refugee camp, Tal Zaatar and Shujaiyah, and in the south of the Gaza Strip in the areas of Bani Suheila, Al-Qarara and Khan Yunis City.

Today, there was no significant change in the frontlines, and the military map of the Gaza Strip is the same as yesterday.

Interactive map of the Gaza Strip: here (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1M-_ymjR9xwOK7KMikOcUFSAE1ac&ll=31.428847839764497%2C34.4175206411548&z=11)

HD map: here (https://t.me/iswnewsmaps)

The Zionist occupation forces write racist slogans on the walls of a mosque in Jenin camp.

They did it again...#Houthi
The Israeli-linked ship of the Maersk company, hit by a Yemeni anti-ship missile in the Red Sea. #CeasefireForGazaNOW "West Bank" "From the River to the Sea" #Israel_terrorist

The israeli army admits to the elimination of an officer in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday:

Sgt. Oz Shmuel Aradi, 19, of the Combat Engineering Corps' 603rd Battalion.

BREAKING: Another incident in the Red Sea, Yemeni armed forces targeted a ship under the flag of Liberia (owned by Germany) because it ignored all warnings by Yemen. A fire broke out on the ship.

Another ship was apparently ordered to change course towards Yemen.

IRIB military correspondent:

US aircraft carrier Eisenhower leaves the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman after 19 days of continuous activity in the Persian Gulf under constant monitoring by Iran (IRGC & Army).

This comes after its strong media coverage about its arrival. It has now silently exited the Persian Gulf, passing through the Strait of Hormuz at 2 AM.

Among the so-called “surrendered” Hamas fighters, is a Gazan physician who got arrested and paraded around by the IOF, pretending he is a captured Hamas fighter.

Don’t fall for such propaganda.


https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3045

Saraya al-Quds (PIJ) published a new video showing its artillery (mortar launches) destroy military sites, vehicles and soldiers on various axes.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3047

Israeli Kann channel:

“It’s difficult to follow the pace of incidents in the Red Sea, but the bottom line is quite clear - AnsarAllah Yemen is acting as the masters/sailors of the region without any serious reaction to their attempt to block one of the world's main shipping and goods transit routes”

Al-Qassam (Hamas)

Engaged with 10 IOF soldiers from point-blank, inside their military tent in the Juhar al-Dik area, central Gaza Strip.

The Hamas fighters managed to seize a M16 rifle from one of the soldiers and safely returned to their bases.

The Houthis set a record by firing at 4 ships off the coast of Yemen. Got a taste for it. Threats from the United States and Israel do not frighten them at all.

Meanwhile, foreign ships have practically stopped visiting Eilat, as this now involves the threat of attacks from drones and anti-ship missiles. As a result, the main damage to Israel is caused not even by the fact of attacks on individual ships, but by the general threat of such attacks, forcing shipowners to postpone or cancel voyages, or to send ships around Africa, so as not to risk passage through the Red Sea, where any container ship heading to Israel risks getting hit by an anti-ship missile.

The Red Sea is the eastern funnel into the Suez Cannel, and accounts for about 22% of the international container trade (https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/12/06/750961.htm) and about 10% of the global oil trade.

That Maersk is pausing all Red Sea voyages (https://t.me/DissidentThoughts/2809) is significant because they operate (https://www.statista.com/topics/9607/ap-moeller---maersk-a-s/#topicOverview) 15.3% of the global container ship fleet, taking second place after the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), controlling 18.6%.

"Following the near-miss incident involving Maersk Gibraltar yesterday and yet another attack on a container vessel today, we have instructed all Maersk vessels in the area bound to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait to pause their journey until further notice", a Maersk spokesman was cited as saying (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/maersk-tells-all-its-container-ships-to-pause-red-sea-voyages).

The attacks appear to have escalated in the past several days (https://t.me/DissidentThoughts/2803) with the ships’ connections to Israel appearing to be less direct. That suggests risks are widening beyond the Israeli theater. At least three container ships have been attacked or disrupted near Yemen in the past day or so.

If this (https://t.me/DissidentThoughts/2809) materializes into closures at Suez Cannel, etc., oil is extremely mispriced (https://t.me/DissidentThoughts/2593). Also note that container ships, particularly those passing through geopolitical flashpoints like the Suez Canal, are subject to steep insurance premiums (https://www.maersk.com/transportation-services/cargo-insurance), which the shipping company then passes down to the consumer (an example of supply-side inflation, not really seen since COVID).

“Some war-risks insurers are in the process of applying higher additional premiums for the already listed high-risk area in the Red Sea,” said (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-06/chunk-of-global-trade-menaced-by-attacks-on-red-sea-shipping) Despina Kalfa, general manager at the Greek branch of Aries Marine Insurance Brokers Ltd (https://ariesmarine.eu/the-team/despina-kalfa/). Others are applying additional terms or even not offering cover where Israeli interests are involved.

US Navy Faces Houthi Anti-Ship Missile Threat 'Superior' to Most States

️ The U.S. Navy in the Red Sea is contending with Yemen-based Houthi rebels, but little is known about what exactly the Iranian-backed forces have in their arsenal. Yet one thing is clear—they are stocked up with anti-ship missiles that could, under the right circumstances, pose a threat to the U.S. military in the Middle East.

️ The Houthi rebels' "anti-ship missile arsenal is not only comparable but superior to probably most state actors," according to Fabian Hinz, a research fellow specializing in Middle East defense and military analysis at the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank.

️ Anti-ship cruise and ballistic missiles are "a very, very niche capability that only very few countries have—including Iran—and Iran shared it with the Houthis," Hinz said.

https://www.newsweek.com/us-navy-yemen-houthi-anti-ship-missiles-uss-carney-red-sea-1849230

Statement by the Yemeni Armed Forces Spox, Yahya Sarae:

The Yemeni Armed Forces announce targeting 2 container ships, “MSC Alanya” & “MSC PALATIUM III,” headed towards israeli ports, with anti-ship ballistic missiles.

The operation aims to defend the oppressed Palestinian people currently facing killing, destruction, and siege in the Gaza Strip.

This operation follows the refusal of their crews to respond to the warnings and messages issued by the Yemeni naval forces.

We reassure all ships heading to ports worldwide, except Israeli ports, that they will face no harm. They are advised to keep their identification systems open. The Yemeni Armed Forces will not hesitate to target any ship that violates the principles outlined in our previous statements.

We affirm our commitment to preventing all ships destined for Israeli ports from navigating in the Arabian and Red Seas until the needs of our steadfast brothers in Gaza for food and medicine are met.

Hezbollah has so far announced 6 operations today:

Targeted al-Jardah with Burkan IRAM rockets

Targeted an israeli force as it entered the HQ of the Intelligence Battalion in the Mitat Barracks.

Targeted the Bayad Blida IOF site

Targeted the Ramim barracks & IOF soldier deployments. Directly hitting their location & its vehicles with rockets.

Targeted an israeli infantry force east of Hanita.

Targeted the Al-Raheb IOF site with Burkan IRAM rockets

@FotrosResistance

Rocket attack from Gaza towards occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and its vicinity, with multiple direct rocket impacts. Video shows a rocket impact in Beit Shemesh.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3060

Speech HIGHLIGHTS of Hamas military spox Abu Obeida:

Video with English subtitles (https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3080)

• It has been 70 days since the beginning of the Battle of Al-Aqsa flood, and our people continue to wage this unprecedented battle.

• Our fighters are confronting a force heavily armed with weapons, equipment, and lethal ammunition, supported by their aircraft.

• The US administration is facilitating its air bridges to support this entity as if it were fighting a major power.

• In the last 5 days, our fighters have managed to target more than 100 israeli military vehicles.

• Our fighters used anti-fortification explosives to demolish buildings over the heads of israeli soldiers.

• The enemy is employing mercenaries in its aclaimed existential war.

Abu Obeida:

• We are the people who remain on our land, and they are those who will depart, God willing. This enemy only understands the language of force

• The enemy's war is based on lies and forgery, and the truth will inevitably emerge

• The enemy is attacking with technology, not with its soldiers, and they are fleeing from our forces.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3068

MORE TANKS: Hamas published a new video showing scenes of targeting military vehicles (incl tanks) & soldiers penetrating the areas of Khan Yunis.

So many close tank encounters!

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3069

ANOTHER ONE:

Hamas, through AJ, broadcasted a 2nd video showing their forces clash with IOF forces in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood & Khan Yunis.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3070

BIG SCANDAL: The israeli army’s spokesman admits that israeli soldiers friendly fired & mistakenly killed 3 israeli prisoners.

These prisoners were in normal clothing and unarmed, yet the IOF killed them. This is yet another evidence that israeli soldiers kill civilians in Gaza.

A good point raised by Ibn Riad, (https://x.com/ibnriad/status/1735734465790382250?s=46&t=P1DQrEyGxQ0X-IFfq7mhEw) with IOF’s 100% track record of flagrant blatant lies, we can assume there’s more to this than meets the eye. They may be trying to drum up some kind of false hope that “escapes” are possible, which certainly is not the case.

Hamas, in a joint-operation with Al-Quds (PIJ), published a new video showing scenes of their forces target a gathering of IOF soldiers east of Khan Yunis with heavy-caliber mortar shells, causing confirmed casualties forcing IOF helicopters to pickup their wounded.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3076

BIG SUMMARY of all resistance operations today, December 15, against US-israeli forces

— Yemeni Armed Forces:

Targeted 2 container ships (MSC Alanya & MSC PALATIUM III) headed towards israeli ports, with two anti-ship missiles.



— Al-Qassam Brigades:

Clashed with 10 Israeli soldiers at point-blank range, inside their military tent in the Juhar al-Dik area. Followed by seizing an M16-rifle from one soldier. Documentation of the operation will be presented tomorrow.

Targeted a building, housing israeli soldiers in the Juhar al-Dik area, with a TBG explosive.

Successfully detonated a building housing several israeli soldiers using explosive devices, east of Khan Yunis.

Targeted IOF field command rooms in the Juhar al-Dik area, using the short-range rockets & heavy-caliber mortars.

(Partially) destroyed 3 Merkava tanks & 1 APC in various combat axes.



— Al-Quds Brigades:

Shelled IOF military formations in northwest Gaza with a barrage of mortars.

Ambushed 2 IOF snipers taking cover inside a building in the Beit Lahia axis north of Gaza.

Shelled an IOF infantry force in the vicinity of "Qalb Soafa" with a barrage of mortars.

(Partially) destroyed 2 Merkava tanks & 3 military vehicles in various combat zones.



— Martyr Omar Al-Qassem forces:

Shelled military vehicles east of the Abu Mutaybiq military gate, east of Rafah, with heavy-caliber mortars.



— Martyr Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades:

(Partially) destroyed 1 APC, and 1 Merkava tank in the Jabalia camp from point-blank range.

Targeted IOF soldiers in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, engaging with them from point-blank range, inflicting confirmed casualties among their ranks.



— Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades

Clashed with IOF forces at several fronts, including the Al-Mahatta neighborhood in Khan Yunis & Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza city.

(Partially) destroyed an APC on the western axis of Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood.



— 🟡 Hezbollah:

Targeted al-Jardah with Burkan IRAM rockets

Targeted an israeli force as it entered the HQ of the Intelligence Battalion in the Mitat Barracks.

Targeted the Bayad Blida IOF site

Targeted the Ramim barracks & IOF soldier deployments. Directly hitting their location & its vehicles with rockets.

Targeted an israeli infantry force east of Hanita.

Targeted the Al-Raheb IOF site with Burkan IRAM rockets

Targeted a group of israeli soldiers in the Shtula Forest with suitable weapons.



— Islamic Resistance in Iraq:

Targeted the US "Ain al-Assad" base in western Iraq with suicide drones, hitting its targets directly.



This list did not include rockets fired from Gaza towards settlements.