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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News Website
  • 13 Oct 2023 10:47
3 Min Read

Israeli media report that the IOF has not managed to achieve significant military results despite the intense bombardment of Gaza.

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  • An Israeli howitzer fires at civilian targets  in Gaza on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 (AP)
    An Israeli howitzer fires at civilian targets in Gaza on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 (AP)

Israeli media reported today, Friday, that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood has neutralized 258 soldiers in the IOF so far. 

Israeli expert in Palestinian affairs, Alon Avitar, expressed concern over the IOF's inability to achieve significant results despite the intensive strikes on Gaza.

"What we see does not significantly impact Hamas' military capabilities. Hamas leaders, rocket launchers, and weapons production facilities remain untouched, and not every structure brought down in Gaza is a military target," Avitar said. 

Furthermore, Channel 12's military correspondent, Nir Dvori, noted that the IOF still don't know the location of the rocket attacks until after they have been launched. 

In a separate development, Israeli media reported that approximately 10,000 settlers have been evacuated from settlements in the Gaza Envelope and relocated to "Eilat". Simultaneously, a comprehensive evacuation process for settlers in "Sderot" has commenced. 

Read more: 'Israel' gives ultimatum for evacuation, then intensifies bombing

Channel 13 also reported that settlers in the North near the Lebanese border have also been evacuated. 

It also highlighted the widespread disruption caused by the war reporting public frustration and outrage at the Israeli authorities. 

Likud party Knesset member, Dani Danon, lamented the loss of public trust in the leadership, saying it "will never return to what it was before." 

Read more: Israeli bombing of Gaza surpasses US yearly bombings of Afghanistan

A ground invasion into Gaza is considered a "very high risk" for "Israel", according to Sky News' military analyst Sean Bell, who added that there are dangers around every corner. 

The Israeli military has gathered soldiers and tanks along the border, fueling speculation of a potential invasion. However, Israeli leaders have not yet confirmed any decision. In light of this, analysts suggest that a ground invasion could be launched within a matter of hours or days.

He said, "Urban fighting is very, very dangerous - every corner, every doorway, every window might hide a potential threat," suggesting that the IOF will be very exposed. 

On the same note, he elaborated that "any ground offensive into the urban districts of Gaza would be a very high-risk strategy for Israel."

"Hamas fighters will not be wearing uniform, so will blend in with the 2.3 million residents of Gaza, making it very difficult to identify and target them all," according to him. 

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