Author: Steven Sahiounie

An analysis of satellite imagery conducted by Al Jazeera’s Sanad Agency shows that the Israeli army failed to achieve any new progress advancing on the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip between December 24 and 30. Satellite imagery obtained by Sanad and taken on December 30 indicates fierce battles taking place in the Katiba area, Gamal Abdel Nasser Street, and west of Abu Hamid roundabout in Khan Younis. Comparing the recent images with those taken on December 24, Sanad was able to ascertain that Israeli vehicles are trying to make progress to no avail and have continued…

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Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military’s spokesperson, has said the war on Gaza will continue throughout 2024 , adding that tens of thousands of reservists would be needed for fighting. “[The army] must plan ahead, understanding that we will be required for additional tasks and warfare throughout year 2024 ” he said. “The objectives of the war require prolonged fighting and we are preparing accordingly.” Hagari said the army is currently planning how to deploy troops in the months ahead and “some of the reservists will return to their families and employment this week” in order to ease the burden of…

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All three fighters were from the eastern village of Kfar Kila, where the Israeli army had launched an attack earlier in the day. Hezbollah identified them as Hussein Yahya, Moussa Sheet and Jihad Sheet. The Israeli army had said it attacked several targets in Lebanon, including “military sites” where Hezbollah was operating. Hezbollah has lost dozens of men since it started trading fire with Israel after the Gaza war broke out. The Iran-allied group eulogises fighters who die in the current conflict as having been killed “on the road to Jerusalem” in a nod to the Palestinian struggle. The violence…

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