Al-Qassam Releases Dramatic Footage of Deadly Ambush on Israeli Forces in Gaza
Seven Israeli soldiers killed as Hamas fighters destroy two armored vehicles in complex operation near Khan Younis; Abu Obeida warns of continued heavy losses for Israeli forces
Palestine, PUREWILAYAH.COM - The al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, has released video footage showing a highly coordinated ambush that targeted two Israeli military vehicles in southern Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
The operation, carried out Tuesday afternoon, led to the confirmed death of seven Israeli soldiers, all reportedly from the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion, with ages ranging from 19 to 21.
Explosive Charge Thrown Inside Israeli Armored Vehicle
The footage captures a dramatic moment when an explosive charge was hurled directly into the cabin of an Israeli armored personnel carrier (APC) while soldiers were still inside. The vehicle was subsequently engulfed in flames, killing its entire crew.
According to al-Qassam’s statement, the APC was destroyed using a locally made "Shawaz" explosive device—engineered to penetrate and ignite armored targets in close quarters.
Second Vehicle Targeted Near Khan Younis Mosque
Soon after the initial strike, al-Qassam fighters reportedly targeted a second Israeli APC near the Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Ma'an neighborhood. This second attack involved an improvised explosive device (IED), also locally manufactured.
Witnesses and reports from the scene described intense helicopter evacuations that lasted several hours, reflecting the scale of the losses and operational disruption.
Abu Obeida: “Our Fighters Are This Generation’s Heroes”
Al-Qassam’s military spokesperson, Abu Obeida, lauded the ambush and the fighters who executed it, declaring:
“Our Resistance fighters set unmatched examples of valor and prowess.”
He emphasized that these operations highlight the high morale and determination of Gaza’s defenders, calling them “this generation’s most courageous and sacrifice-giving freedom fighters.”
A Warning to the Enemy: ‘Funerals Will Be Daily’
Abu Obeida warned the Israeli military and public of further losses, stating:
“Enemy funerals and corpses will be a daily recurrence as long as ‘Israel’ continues its aggression on Gaza.”
He further accused the Israeli government of “deceiving its own people” by concealing the depth of its losses and pursuing "delusional political goals" that trap its soldiers in a deadly quagmire. (PW)
Source: Al-Mayadeen