2023 Israel–Hamas war #3

Eugenio Argentina wrote:IRIB military correspondent:

In the coming days, Iran’s IRIN 95th Naval Fleet will also be deployed to the Red Sea & the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

A clear message by Tehran to prevent any insecurity for its shipping lines and the region.

At last , someone moved a little , in the Iranian military ! There are voices in Iran ( not a minority either ) that see the Israeli / Palestinian conflict as not having anything to do with national defence ! Again there are others that see the economic / military aid , given to the resistance front , as a burden , in difficult times ! I myself do see the problems Iran could be facing , right now , if engaged in external conflict , especially one involving a major power . My reason is that , internal political cohesion is weak and unstable , and even slight foreign intervention , armed or financial / organisational , could ignite a civil war . Were it not for the political situation in Iran , I would say that those that are against intervention in the Israeli / Palestinian conflict , as not connected to national defence or Iran's strategic interests , are wrong . And so are those with objections around economic burdens ! If Iran had a stable political situation , I would say that they should intervene directly in favour of resistance front . At the moment all that should be done , is being done .

BIG SUMMARY of all resistance operations today, January 2 (2024), against US-israeli forces


— Al-Qassam Brigades:

(Partially) destroyed 6 Merkava tanks, 1 military vehicle & 1 APC in various combat zones in the Strip.

Eliminated 5 IOF soldiers from point-blank range with machine guns & hand grenades, east of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

Targeted 5 IOF soldiers from point-blank range, northeast of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

Shelled IOF forces & vehicles, southeast of Khan Yunis, with mortars.

Shelled IOF forces & vehicles, northeast of Al-Bureij camp, with heavy caliber mortars.



— Al-Quds Brigades:

Shelled military gatherings in the Al-Qarara area in Khan Yunis with a barrage of 60mm mortars.

Clashed with IOF soldiers using machine guns, causing confirmed injuries in the areas of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

Shelled military gatherings around central Khan Yunis with a barrage of 60mm mortars.

Targeted a Merkava tank with a RPG, east of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

Shelled a military gathering around the Zaytoun intersection east of Khan Yunis, with a barrage of 60mm mortars.



— Mujahideen Brigades:

Shelled gatherings of soldiers and military vehicles with mortars, northwest of Gaza City.



— Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades:

Clashed with IOF forces in the center of Khan Younis, with machine guns and RPGs.

Targeted 2 military vehicles with 2 RPGs, in the central axis of Khan Younis.



🟡 Hezbollah:

Targeted israeli soldiers in Zari'it Barracks with appropriate weapons, resulting in one killed and one injured.

Launched an aerial attack on the newly established HQs of IOF “Command 91”, northeast of Safed, with precision-guided drones.

Targeted the Birkat Risha site with appropriate weapons.

Targeted the Sammaqa site in the occupied Shebaa Farms with rockets.

Targeted the positions of israeli soldiers around the Al-Marj site with rockets.

Targeted newly installed spying equipment on cranes, near the Rameem Barracks with appropriate weapons.

Targeted a group of soldiers in the vicinity of the Al-Marj site with appropriate weapons.

— Islamic Resistance in Iraq:

Attacked the US base in the Green village in the Syrian depth using suicide drones.

Attacked the US base near Erbil Airport in northern Iraq with suicide drones.

Attacked the US Shaddadi base in Syria with a rocket barrage.

Attacked the US base in Rimelan in Syria, twice, using suicide drones.

Attacked the Malikiyah US base, northeast of Al-Hasakah in Syria using suicide drones.

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

@FotrosResistance

Short thread 🧵 on the revolutionary warfare of Gaza’s resistance that extends the battlefield deep into the earth, adding a whole third dimension that renders any 2D mapping of it utterly pointless:

Part of the problem with people peddling ‘war maps’ with ‘zones of control’ is they are stuck thinking in two dimensions, while Gaza has a third: depth. No 2D map sufficiently describes the full 3D battlefield, and the resistance’s own control that stretches deep into the earth.

The resistance in Gaza are quite literally redefining our understanding of warfare, and we are required to adjust how we perceive the battlefield in light of this revolution even within the already revolutionary guerilla warfare of our resistance movements.

Amal Saad: (https://x.com/amalsaad_lb/status/1741187937948127621?s=20)
Hamas has introduced a new hybrid model of subterranean-ground level warfare. Despite apparent ground gains, Israel can't establish control in Gaza, as Hamas lacks conventional formations to repel; its fighters swiftly retreat below ground after engaging Israeli forces.

Israeli journalist, Ron Ben Yishai, acknowledges that this type of warfare is "the first of its kind" and has "made military history". He admits that even if the IDF inflicted heavy casualties on Hamas and captured substantial weaponry, this wouldn't weaken its grip on the Strip
https://ynetnews.com/article/sj0xlmcpt

The fable of battlefield ‘control’ I have discussed before (https://x.com/IbnRiad/status/1732068013724086497?s=20) can be better understood when we appreciate that this claimed control is merely a surface-level plane on a shape that extends deep beneath, & as such is deceptively illusory in nature.

In contrast to map-peddlers who fill in bits of a map with MS Paint, close their eyes & pretend all is well, our understanding of the battlefield is actually in line with the reality we witness daily, where the resistance only grows in strength while the IOF continues to retreat.

Of course, most map-peddlers are either Zionists or half-witted fanboys of the US war machine who are still stuck worshipping the supposed supremacy of western armies and aerial bombardment, so they have a lot of catching up to do even before we ask them to add a 3rd dimension.

This video from last month is the perfect illustration of the third dimension (discussed here) in action

https://t.me/IbnRiadTG/199

In a joint operation, between Al-Qassam Brigades & the Mujahideen Brigades:

They successfully shot down an israeli Hermes-900 drone with an anti-aircraft missile, east of the city of Gaza.

Hebrew Channel 14 announcer Lital Shemesh appeared on the broadcast carrying a gun .

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ):

We strongly condemn the treacherous attack in Kerman against citizens at the shrine of martyr Commander Hajj Qassem Soleimani.
The sinful aggression will increase the cohesion of the peoples of our nation around resistance, of which martyr Soleimani will remain a symbol.

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah:

> About the blessings of the Al-Aqsa Flood:

the support for the Resistance is at an all-time high, not only in Palestine and Gaza, but across the world, especially for Hamas. This support is unprecedented.

The false image that portrayed "israel" as a "peaceful nation" has fallen; "israel" is now seen as a child murderer, terrorists...this is thanks to social media platforms that spread this truth to the world.

The false claim of "israel's" deterrence of its enemies is destroyed; israel's power lies in deterring its enemies. However, when Hamas carried out Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas was not deterred.

A false claim of "israeli" intelligence superiority; there is a common misconception that "israel" knows everything. That is not true.

Israeli Kann:

The two main headlines from [Sayyed] Nasrallah's speech:

1) We will not be silent about the murder of Arouri, a response will come.

2) If there is a significant israeli response to Hezbollah's response, we may end up with an all-out war.

Video published by Al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) and the Al-Quds Brigades (PIJ) showing scenes of mortar launches against a gathering of IOF vehicles & soldiers in the city of Khan Yunis.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3941

BIG SUMMARY of all resistance operations today, January 3 (2024), against US-israeli forces


— Yemeni Armed Forces:

Targeted the “CMA CGM TAGE” ship that was heading to israeli ports (weapon not specified, CENTCOM claims ASBM).



— Al-Qassam Brigades:

In a join-operation with Mujahideen Brigades, they targeted an israeli HERMES-900 drone, east of Gaza City.

(Partially) destroyed 6 Merkava tanks & 2 military D9-bulldozers in various combat zones in the Strip.

Targeted a helicopter with a surface-to-air missile (SAM), east of Khan Yunis.

Seized a Zionist drone during a mission south of Zaitoun neighborhood in Gaza City.

Targeted military vehicles east of Tuffah neighborhood with mortars.

Shelled a military gathering & military vehicles in Khan Yunis with heavy-caliber mortars.

Targeted israeli forces' headquarters and gatherings east of Jabal al-Rais with mortars.

Detonated 2 anti-personnel mines targeting a Zionist infantry force, causing casualties, east of Khazaa, southern Gaza Strip.

Detonated an anti-personnel mine targeting a group of Zionist soldiers in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.



— Al-Quds Brigades:

Sniped 2 Zionist soldiers in the northern axis of Al-Bureij camp, confirming the killing of one and injuring the other.

Shelled military formations around Imam Ali Mosque in Maan, east of Khan Yunis, with 60mm caliber mortars.

Destroyed a Merkava tank with a high-explosive (Thaqeb) device, in the northeastern axis of Khan Yunis.

Targeted a Merkava tank in the northeastern axis of Khan Yunis.

In a joint-operation with Al-Qassam Brigades, shelled a Zionist convoy with 60mm caliber regular mortars, in the northern axis of Khan Yunis.



— Martyr Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades:

Targeted a gathering of IOF soldiers holed up in a building, behind Barqouq Castle, in central Khan Yunis with a RPG.



— Martyr Omar Al-Qassem forces:

Clashed with IOF forces, east of the al-Bureij camp, and inflicted deaths and injuries.

Sniped a zionist soldier in the vicinity of the Sheikh Radwan market in Gaza City and confirm a direct hit.

Launched a RPG at one of the military vehicles penetrating east of Al-Maghazi camp, hitting it directly.

Downes an IOF reconnaissance drone belonging to the special force, on the northern outskirts of the Al-Shati' camp.

Lured a zionist infantry force into a well-prepared ambush, on the outskirts of the Al-Shati' camp, where a land mine was detonated, followed by close-range engagement with the remaining members of this unit using appropriate weapons, with confirmed deaths & injuries.



— Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades:

Shelled IOF soldiers in Khan Younis city with a barrage of mortars.

Targeted a military D9-bulldozer in the axis of Khan Younis, with a RPG, confirming the killing of its crew.

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Hezbollah (11 operations)

Targeted israeli forces' positions near Jal Al-Alam site with rockets.

Targeted the Metat base with rockets, causing direct hits.

Targeted a group of israeli soldiers in the vicinity of the Metulla site with precision weapons.

Targeted the Zari'it base with appropriate weapons.

Targeted the Jal Al-Alam IOF site with appropriate weapons.

Targeted a israeli soldiers near the Al-Malikiyah site with (a) Burkan IRAM rocket(s).

Targeted israeli soldiers near the Zibdin barracks in the occupied Shebaa Farms with a Burkan IRAM rocket.

Targeted israeli soldiers near the Ruwaysat Al-Alam site in the occupied Shebaa Farms with rockets.

Targeted israeli soldiers near the Jal Al-Alam site with Burkan IRAM rockets.

Targeted israeli soldiers near Duviv base with a large rocket barrage.

Targeted israeli soldiers near the Ruwaysat Al-Alam site in the occupied Shebaa Farms with 4 Burkan IRAM rockets.



— Islamic Resistance in Iraq:

Attacked the US base in Al-Khidr village in the Syrian depth using suicide drones.

Attacked the US base near Erbil Airport, northern Iraq, with suicide drones.

Attacked the US Shaddadi base in Syria with a rocket barrage.

Attacked the occupied Rmeilan base in Syria, at various times, with suicide drones.

Attacked the Malikiyah base, northeast of Hasakah province, Syria, with suicide drones.

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

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Hezbollah has already carried out 4 operations since this morning!

Targeted israeli soldiers in Shtula
Targeted the Al-Jardah point with appropriate weapons.
Targeted israeli soldiers near Al-Manara site.
Targeted israeli soldiers in Metulla

announcer Lital Shemesh appeared on the broadcast carrying a gun .

Judging by the history of some israeli politicians she is propably affraid of being raped inside the studio.

ahmedfire wrote:
Hebrew Channel 14 announcer Lital Shemesh appeared on the broadcast carrying a gun .

She is pathetic. Watched too much dumb TV shows.

ahmedfire wrote:
Hebrew Channel 14 announcer Lital Shemesh appeared on the broadcast carrying a gun .

There aren't Palestinian children are in the room though

Special Aide to Iran's Interior Minister, Mojtaba Abtahi, speaking at a commemoration ceremony for Qassem Soleimani:

“Since October 7th, the field is in the hands of the resistance. We don't do any rushed actions, or any action derived from emotions, as we don't play in a field determined by the enemy, or act at a time it wants. We are the ones determining when and how.”

Al-Qassam Brigades has since this morning:

Destroyed 3 Merkava tanks
Partially destroyed 2 Merkava tanks
Crushed several infantry forces with explosives and mortars

Al-Quds Brigades (PIJ) published a video showing their rocket barrages toward the occupied cities, settlements, and Zionist military sites.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3960

Mujahideen Brigades published a video showing the launches of rockets towards gatherings of military vehicles & soldiers, on the front lines in Gaza City.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3963

WATCH: Al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) published a video showing scenes of their forces clashing with militants vehicles & soldiers on the Gaza City axes.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3968

— IOF spokesman: 3 settlers who were considered missing, have been declared imprisoned by the resistance in Gaza, total number of israelis in the hands of the resistance right now rose to 136.

BLUE VERSION: The Mujahideen Brigades published a video showing their forces target a Zionist force inside a building in the Al-Shati axis, west of Gaza City, with an anti-personnel explosive, which led to its destruction.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3973

Saraya Al-Quds (PIJ) — Tulkarem division (West-Bank) published a video showing scenes of an israeli soldier trapped into an ambush from point-blank range, after the resistance fighters detonated a car bomb.

Al-Quds confirms casualties between dead & wounded.

https://t.me/FotrosResistance/3980