[News] Resistance Commander Unveils Tactics behind Escalated Attacks on Israeli Army

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Resistance Commander Unveils Tactics behind Escalated Attacks on Israeli
Army
January 12, 2025
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A Qassam fighter in Gaza. (Photo: video grab)

*By Palestine Chronicle Staff
<https://www.palestinechronicle.com/writers/palestine-chronicle-staff>*

Despite the ongoing Israeli military operation, Palestinian Resistance
forces in northern Gaza continue to escalate their efforts, inflicting
heavy casualties on Israeli forces.

As Israel’s ground operation in the northern Gaza Strip reaches its third
month, a field commander from the Palestinian resistance factions has
revealed the reasons behind the continued escalation of military operations
against the Israeli military.

Despite the ongoing assault that began in early October, the Resistance is
strategically targeting Israeli forces, with a focus on maximizing their
losses.

In a special interview with Al-Jazeera, the commander explained that
Palestinian Resistance fighters had prepared for a long-term confrontation
well before the Israeli ground invasion.

The commander emphasized that the Resistance anticipated Israel’s so-called
“generals’ plan,” which aims to displace the residents of northern Gaza.
With this in mind, the fighters organized their ranks to withstand
prolonged military engagements.

The commander detailed how Resistance fighters operate in small, tactical
units, ensuring that they strike with precision.

By carefully selecting their targets and making use of weapons and
equipment for extended periods, the fighters have managed to maintain
pressure on Israeli forces.

The commander noted that after weeks of fighting and widespread
destruction, Israeli soldiers believed they had defeated the resistance,
only to be caught off guard when fighters reappeared from unexpected
positions.

The field commander explained that the widespread destruction caused by
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza actually worked to the Resistance’s
advantage.

The devastation made it easier for fighters to spot and target the
movements of Israeli soldiers, continuing to fight even in the face of
overwhelming odds.

“The Resistance does not know surrender. They continue until the last
breath,” the commander told Al-Jazeera.

The Resistance’s knowledge of the terrain, coupled with their direct combat
experience, has made them formidable opponents for Israeli soldiers who,
according to the commander, are ill-prepared for long-term face-to-face
combat.

Despite Israel’s repeated entries into northern Gaza since the beginning of
the aggression, the Palestinian Resistance has managed to reorganize and
develop a new battle strategy, catching the Israeli army off guard, the
commander said.

The commander also praised the cooperation between different Palestinian
Resistance factions. Fighters have unified their efforts to maximize the
effectiveness of their military resources while criticizing Israeli forces
for their inability to protect civilians.

“The occupation soldiers are only capable of killing women and children,
escaping their failures by showcasing destruction,” he added.

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Reports from Israeli media outlets confirm the mounting losses faced by the
Israeli army. Since the start of the ground invasion on October 5, more
than 40 Israeli soldiers and officers have been killed, with dozens more
injured, according to official figures.

Recent reports from Yedioth Ahronoth and Sirogim highlight the growing
threat posed by makeshift weapons such as barrel bombs, which are
constructed from remnants of Israeli munitions and have become a
significant risk to Israeli forces operating in Gaza.

In a related development, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Al-Qassam
Brigades, disclosed in a video message that the group has successfully
recruited thousands of new fighters during the war, with more ready to
confront the enemy as needed.

He also noted that the Resistance has effectively recycled large quantities
of Israeli bombs and missiles, repurposing them for their own operations.

*(PC, AJA)*
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