The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, announced a significant blow to Israeli occupation forces on Friday, following a deadly ambush in the Khan Younis and Jabalia areas of the besieged Gaza Strip.

Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, hailed the operation as part of an ongoing campaign of “qualitative operations” designed to challenge and dismantle Israeli military incursions. The statement, released via Telegram, confirmed the collapse of a booby-trapped building on Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to five others during a raid west of Bani Suheila.

“This heroic act is a model of what awaits the occupation forces wherever they attempt to plant their boots,” Abu Obeida declared. He praised the courage and resilience of the Palestinian fighters, framing the attack as part of a just struggle by an “oppressed and faithful” people standing against a “tyrannical and arrogant enemy.”

In powerful language, Abu Obeida likened the resistance to the legendary defiance of David against Goliath, stating, “The mujahideen, inheritors of the prophets, are hurling David’s stones at Gideon’s chariots, crushing the arrogance of the occupation.”

He issued a stark message to the Israeli public, urging them to pressure their government to end its brutal war on Gaza. “Either stop the war of extermination,” he warned, “or prepare to receive more of your sons in coffins.”

Israeli Forces Suffer Heavy Losses

Israeli occupation forces confirmed the casualties, stating that elite units, including the Maglan commando and Yahalom engineering corps, had entered a structure they believed was linked to the Palestinian Resistance. The operation was met with devastating consequences when a powerful explosive device detonated shortly after their entry, causing the building to collapse.

Despite claims of standard reconnaissance procedures—such as drone surveillance and the use of detection dogs—Israeli forces failed to detect the trap, highlighting once again the limitations of their military intelligence in the face of a deeply entrenched and determined resistance.

Hamas Demonstrates Tactical Superiority

Israeli media outlets acknowledged that Hamas had prepared extensively for this phase of the conflict, studying Israeli tactics and fortifying key locations with traps and defensive mechanisms. The al-Qassam Brigades appear to have anticipated the invasion tactics and responded with devastating precision.

This successful operation reinforces what many Palestinians see as a turning point in the resistance’s strategic capabilities. Rather than being on the defensive, Palestinian fighters are increasingly shaping the battlefield on their own terms, turning each Israeli advance into a costly and uncertain gamble.

As the Israeli government persists in its aggression, the Palestinian Resistance remains steadfast, signaling that such ambushes and tactical victories will define the next stage of this conflict—one in which Gaza’s defenders are prepared to confront occupation with resolve, sacrifice, and unwavering resistance. (ILKHA)