Israel says IDF is operating deep inside Gaza: Hamas leader trapped in bunker

The Israeli army operates deep in the Gaza Strip / Collage 24 Channel

The Israeli army continues to carry out an offensive operation against the Hamas group in the Gaza Strip. Thus it became known that the IDF was already conducting military operations deep inside Gaza.

In addition, journalists reported that the leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, is currently in his bunker. So, his storage facility was surrounded by the Israeli military.

Israel operates inside Gaza

The authors of the material noted that in response to the terrorist attack by Hamas militants on October 7, the Israeli military focused on Gaza City. Yes, this locality is a stronghold for Palestinians in the North of the territory.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant also commented on the IDF’s actions. During the briefing, he said Israeli soldiers had advanced to the “heart of Gaza City” and were “strengthening the noose.”

Foot troops, armored vehicles and tanks have one goal – to destroy Hamas terrorists in Gaza, their infrastructure, commanders, bunkers, communication rooms, he said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also stressed that Israel is increasing pressure on Hamas “every hour, every day.” They also managed to kill thousands of terrorists both on the ground and underground.

In addition, security sources told reporters that the Israeli military is beginning the next phase of its war against Hamas. In particular, it will focus on locating and disabling the Palestinian labyrinth of tunnels, which could take several months.

Hamas leader trapped in bunker

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant also stressed that Hamas's highest leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, was isolated in his bunker. The head of the Israeli Ministry of Defense added that it was Sinwar who made the “deadly decision to attack Israeli civilians, women and children” a month ago.

“Now he is cut off from his surroundings, his chain of command is weakened,” he said.

At the same time, the Hamas group itself has not yet provided information about the fate of Sinwar. Galant also said that there were tens of kilometers of tunnels under Gaza that ran under schools and hospitals and contained weapons depots, communications rooms and hiding places for militants.

Israel has surrounded Gaza

• On November 6, the Israel Defense Forces completely surrounded Gaza City. In particular, the IDF divided the Palestinian enclave into northern and southern parts.
• In addition, the Israeli military has also reached the coastline in the Gaza Strip and is holding it. The IDF noted that they would allow civilians to leave Gaza and go to the South.
• The Israeli military also took control of a Hamas military camp. There were observation posts, training grounds for Hamas militants and underground tunnels for terrorists.