The Palestinian Resistance continues to mount a determined and coordinated defense against Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip, inflicting casualties and damaging military equipment as part of the ongoing Al-Aqsa Flood Operation.

The Israeli occupation army confirmed the death of 19-year-old Sgt. Yair Eliyahou, a combat engineering soldier from the settlement of Ezer, during battles in northern Gaza. While the military described the incident as a "combat-related operational accident," the exact details remain under investigation.

In response to continued Israeli aggression, the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, shelled occupation troop concentrations in the al-Satar area, north of Khan Younis, using mortar shells. At the same time, Israeli media described a “very tough incident” in the area, noting a barrage of artillery and intense helicopter fire—an apparent sign of significant losses or complications for the occupation forces.

The al-Qassam Brigades also fired a salvo of Q20 rockets toward the illegal settlements of Nir Yitzhak and Miftahim, reaffirming that Palestinian Resistance remains capable of striking deep into areas occupied by Israeli settlers.

In southern Gaza, resistance fighters executed a series of tactical operations targeting Israeli military assets. The al-Qassam Brigades reported destroying a troop carrier on al-Mujamma al-Islami Street in Khan Younis with a Yassin 105 shell. The vehicle reportedly caught fire, prompting the Israeli army to dispatch a helicopter for emergency evacuation of wounded soldiers.

The al-Quds Brigades, the military arm of Islamic Jihad, also reported a successful strike on an Israeli command center near the Khadra Mosque with a 107-type rocket. In a joint operation with the Martyr Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades (PFLP), resistance fighters shelled Israeli forces stationed on al-Badaw Street with mortar fire.

Meanwhile, the al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades announced the destruction of an Israeli military vehicle in al-Qarara using a powerful Asif 3 explosive device.

Despite the Israeli occupation’s vast military power and relentless bombardment, Palestinian Resistance factions continue to inflict damage, proving their resilience and tactical capability. These operations reflect Gaza’s unbreakable spirit and its continued defiance in the face of a brutal and illegal military campaign.

Under the banner of the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation, Palestinian fighters have vowed to confront every incursion and respond decisively to each act of aggression. Their actions highlight the ongoing struggle for liberation and justice amid international silence and complicity. (ILKHA)