Al-Qassam rocket barrage erupts Israeli Kisufim base in flames

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: al-Qassam Brigades - Military Media
15 Jun 2024 02:13

Israeli media reports that a rocket salvo launched by the Palestinian Resistance group resulted in a fire in the military base.

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Rockets fly toward Israeli targets launched by al-Qassam Brigades from the Gaza Strip as part of Al-Aqsa Flood Operation, October 13, 2023. (al-Qassam Brigades - Military Media)

Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades, announced on Friday that their fighters shelled the Israeli Kisufim military base with a rocket barrage as part of the ongoing operations against the occupation.

Israeli media reported that a fire broke out at the site after it was targeted.

The Palestinian Resistance continues to target Israeli occupation forces and equipment in various areas of Gaza, inflicting casualties and material losses, as the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Strip nears its nine-month mark.

Earlier today, al-Qassam revealed that it had successfully detonated a pre-rigged tunnel beneath an advancing Israeli occupation foot patrol force, killing and injuring several soldiers east of al-Zaytoun neighborhood in Gaza City.

A Black Hawk helicopter was seen landing at the scene of the IED ambush to evacuate the dead and wounded IOF, the Resistance group said.

Hamas growing in popularity

The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR) conducted between May 26 - June 1 a new poll regarding the Israeli war on Gaza, surveying Palestinians on several issues, including support for the Resistance and its actions in Gaza.

The poll revealed an increase in overall support for the Palestinian Resistance's operation against the Israeli occupation on October 7, with 73% of Palestinians expressing approval, up from 71% three months ago during the previous survey, which coincided with the five-month anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

Furthermore, 82% of Palestinians believe that the October 7 operation brought the Palestinian cause into the spotlight, ending years of regional and international neglect. This marked a six-point increase from the previous survey, with many respondents hopeful that this could lead to greater recognition of the Palestinian state.

The survey also indicated a rise in support for armed struggle, particularly in Gaza, where there was a 17-point increase. Support for Hamas has also risen, with a six-point increase over the past three months.

A significant majority of Palestinians (67%) expect Hamas to emerge victorious from the war, a four-point increase from the last survey.

However, the most significant figure realized by the survey is that support for Hamas governing Gaza post-war has risen to 61%, while satisfaction with the movement stands at 75%.

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza, enjoys a 65% approval rating among Palestinians.

Meanwhile, the dire Israeli situation on the northern front with Hezbollah has left tens of thousands of Israeli settlers unable to return to their settlements, as the Lebanese Resistance continues its daily operation against military bases and sites at an escalatory rate.

Published by The Wall Street Journal, the Midgam report showed that 62% of Israelis no longer believe that the entity is capable of achieving "absolute victory", while 27% still consider it realistic.