Israel battles Hamas militants in pursuit of full control of northern Gaza. Thick smoke hangs over Jabalia as residents report aerial bombardment and shelling from Israeli tanks. Hamas claims to have destroyed five Israeli tanks. Israel's forces prepare to expand the ground offensive to other areas in the Strip.
Israel i soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas . Israel battled Hamas militants on Saturday in pursuit of its elusive interim goal of full control of northern Gaza. Thick smoke hung over the northern town of Jabalia and residents reported persistent aerial bombardment and shelling from Israel i tanks. Hamas ' armed wing claimed to have destroyed five Israel i tanks in the area.
Israel's chief military spokesperson stated that its forces had achieved almost complete operational control of northern Gaza and were preparing to expand the ground offensive to other areas in the Strip, with a focus on the south
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