Operation Iron Swords
Updated to 1 p.m., November 5, 2023

Overview

The southern sector: The IDF’s integrated aerial, land and naval maneuver in the Gaza Strip
intensified. According to reports, more than 2,500 terrorist targets have been attacked since
the beginning of the ground maneuver. The forces exposed Hamas’ exploitation of civilian
facilities for positioning rocket launchers. Sources in the Gaza Strip claimed the “resistance”
had the upper hand in combat and Israel had made no operational achievements. Hamas
accused Israel of attacking UNRWA ambulances, hospitals and schools which shelter local
residents

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