Frontline scouts of the Israeli army's 51st Golani Brigade were suddenly ambushed by Hamas while conducting a search mission in the Shejaya area of Gaza City. Hamas burst out of the tunnel and opened heavy fire on Israeli troops, causing Israeli soldiers to flee in panic and accidentally detonate mines in the rubble. In the face of Hamas's fierce attack, the Israeli army requested reinforcements from the rear, and the first to respond to the call was the 669th Special Rescue Force. However, on their way to support, they were ambushed by Hamas in advance. Immediately afterwards, Hamas gunmen came out and suppressed them from all directions, and the device flew towards the Israeli army, causing the tragic death of 12 Israeli soldiers. The fiasco was described by Israel as the "Shajjaya Catastrophe", with the deaths of two senior non-commissioned officers and the loss of Colonel Ben Bassat to the back of his mind, leaving the Israeli army in a desperate situation.
To better understand this ambush operation, we need to understand Hamas's operational strengths and tactics.
Hamas inTunnel warfareThe precise skills shown in the field made it a headache to be armed. Not only are they good at using the tunnel network to carry outIntelligence gatheringand transport, and can also be used as an ambush, hide, and escape weapon. Through the tunnels, Hamas was able to rush out of the ground by surprise and carry out a surprise attack on the Israeli army. The ambush and the previous single-handedly crushing of 60 Israeli soldiers by a Hamas militant demonstrated their ability to take advantage of the tunnels.
This kindTunnel warfareTactics have given new inspiration to modern warfare, such as the use of underground passages to store and transport vehicles, soldiers, and convenienceIntelligence gatheringand ambush operations, which provided a strong support for the operation.
Gaza City has been left in ruins by Israeli airstrikes, but Hamas has cleverly used the remnants of buildings as shelters. From the raid on the 51st Brigade of Gorani to the ambush of the 669th Special Rescue Unit, Hamas's booby trap tactics can be observed. They first lured the army into an ambush circle, and then suppressed it from all directions to achieve the effect of quickly annihilating the enemy.
This tactic not only demonstrated Hamas's combat capability and strategic thinking, but also had a psychological impact on Israeli soldiers, causing many soldiers to retreat.
Hamas's strategy and tactics have not only demonstrated its strength, but also exerted tremendous pressure on the Israeli army, causing some Israeli soldiers to retreat. According to eyewitness reports, the Israeli army received an evacuation order and deployed to a relatively safe place. Some analysts believe that the current war situation is very unfavorable for Israel. LebanonAllahConstantly threatening the northern regions of Israel, Israel has considered withdrawing some of the occupied territories in exchange for itAllahCease fire. At sea, the Houthis attacked Israeli merchant ships, threatening to attack all those operated and suspended by IsraelFlag of Israelunless the Israeli army stops air strikes on Gaza. As a result, the Israeli army may fall into a three-front operation.
Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza provokedInternationalThe widespread condemnation of society has also had a negative impact on the image of the United States. United States**An ultimatum has been issued in the hope that Israel will end the fighting by January. However, some observers believe that it is almost impossible to destroy Hamas in such a short period of time. France**Macron said more directly that will Hamas be completely destroyed?This can take decades.
Whether Israel, under pressure from all sides, will be able to realize the importance of the ceasefire remains to be tested by time.
Summary: Hamas's well-planned ambush has caused heavy losses to the Israeli army. Hamas skillfully usedTunnel warfareand booby trap tactics, demonstrating their combat capabilities and strategic thinking. This has put tremendous pressure on the Israeli army, and even made some soldiers retreat. Against this background, it remains to be seen whether the Israeli army will be aware of the importance of the ceasefire.