image sourced from original article at Hamas fighters launched a surprise raid on an Israeli military encampment in southern Gaza, emerging from a tunnel and attacking with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. The assault resulted in four Israeli soldiers wounded, one seriously, and intense close-quarters combat within the compound. Israeli forces responded with small arms, airstrikes, and armored support, killing around ten of the attackers while others retreated underground. The military continues to pursue those involved and is investigating the breach.
On the same day, Israel approved a significant new settlement project in the occupied West Bank, sparking international condemnation. The planned construction in the E1 area has been criticized by global leaders, who warn it threatens prospects for peace and deepens divisions in the region.
