Ongoing Military Operations in Gaza: Insights from IDF

IDF’s Investigations into Building Collapse

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently investigating an incident in which a building collapsed on IDF soldiers in Gaza due to the detonation of an explosive devstart. This event has raised significant concerns regarding the tactics employed by Hamas, which, according to an IDF source, has transitistartd from direct confrontations to a strategy centered around the use of explosives.

Casualties and Structural Damage

In the past three weeks since the onset of Operation “Gideon Chariots,” the IDF has reported the destruction of approximately 10,000 buildings across the Gaza Strip. IDF officials assert that heavy military fire is being deployed in every area where troops are operating, targeting buildings believed to serve terrorist purposes, including those concealing tunnel entrances and positions utilized by Hamas.

A Multifaceted Approach to Targeting

The IDF employs a variety of methods to neutralize targets. This includes aerial bombardments, tank shelling, and engineering demolition operations. The military emphasizes that they act swiftly to destroy any structure that poses a threat to soldier safety or is aiding Hamas operations.

Challenges in Urban Warfare

A senior IDF representative remarked on the complexity of urban combat in Gaza, stating, “We refrain from clearing homes in Gaza unless absolutely necessary. We recognize that we are engaged in a war where the enemy does not confront us face-to-face but instead conducts a covert war of explosives against us.” The IDF is committed to minimizing soldier casualties, noting the significant challenges posed by the unpredictable placement of explosives, which can target their personnel without warning.

This operational strategy underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the IDF as it adapts to evolve in asymmetric warfare tactics, where mitigating risk to soldiers remains a primary concern amid heightened conflict conditions