Israel reports 10-hour battle at Hamas ‘stronghold’ as evacuation resumes

The Israel Defense Forces have posted on X that its soldiers have taken over a Hamas outpost in Jabalia in northern Gaza.

They said it took “10 hours of fighting, during which they eliminated terrorists, captured many weapons, uncovered terrorist tunnel shafts, including a shaft located near a kindergarten and leading to an extensive underground route”.

It comes as the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli planes had bombed and destroyed a house in Jabalia refugee camp with people trapped under rubble. It also said dozens were wounded in Gaza City.

The BBC has not been able to verify the reports. Israel’s military earlier said Hamas had lost control of northern Gaza and its troops have advanced into Gaza City.

Source » bbc.com