Israeli soldiers from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit engaged in a direct confrontation with two terrorists in Jabaliya, both being eliminated, the Israel Defense Forces reported.
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A helmet camera video of the encounter, described as intense close-quarters combat, occurred during ongoing operations by the unit in the area, known for its high density of Hamas members. The IDF stated that one terrorist was immediately kiled, while the other, after being wounded, continued to engage and was subsequently eliminated following air support guidance.
This operation is part of a larger campaign in which the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit has been active over the past week. The IDF reports the unit has been involved in several face-to-face skirmishes, utilizing tank fire and direct fire support, leading to the elimination of 67 Hamas terrorists. Additionally, the unit has discovered and destroyed multiple weapons caches and terrorist assets.
The Nahal Brigade, to which the reconnaissance unit belongs, has reportedly eliminated approximately 100 Hamas terrorists to date in their ongoing operations.