Watan– In the escalating tensions of the Middle East, a pivotal moment has emerged. Sahar Makhlouf, the commander of Israel’s Communications Battalion 481, met his end during confrontations in the Gaza Strip’s Rai’im base. This significant event is a chapter in the “Al-Aqsa Deluge” operation, spearheaded by the Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military arm.
📸مقتل قائد كتيبة الاتصالات 481 المقدم سهار مخلوف خلال الاشتباكات مع #كتائب_القسام في مقر فرقة غزة في قاعدة "رعيم" العسكرية. #طوفان_الأقصى pic.twitter.com/zrGmnLxgzc
— وطن. يغرد خارج السرب (@watanserb_news) October 8, 2023
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Images and videos capturing the grim aftermath of Makhlouf’s death circulated rapidly on social media platforms, painting a stark picture of the conflict’s toll. The Al-Qassam Brigades have not only confirmed the commander’s death but also announced their dominion over the Rai’im base, a strategic point in the Gaza division.
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Israeli Channel 12, in a recent broadcast, has shed light on the mounting Israeli casualties, noting a death toll surpassing 350 since the conflict’s inception. This alarming increase underscores the conflict’s severity.
This figure remains fluid, with analysts predicting further increases in the coming days. The Israeli military, in a somber announcement, has disclosed the identities of 26 fallen officers and soldiers from the recent intense clashes. In a parallel report, Israeli police have confirmed 30 casualties within their ranks since the onset of the Al-Aqsa Deluge operation.
📸مشاهد جديدة لحظة أسر مقاتلي كتائب القسام مجموعة من جنود الاحتلال خلال معركة #طوفان_الأقصى . pic.twitter.com/YtAsxlaYsz
— وطن. يغرد خارج السرب (@watanserb_news) October 7, 2023
From Gaza’s perspective, the Health Ministry has documented the repercussions of the Israeli offensive, citing 313 Palestinian martyrs and nearly 2,000 injuries as of Sunday morning. The Al-Qassam Brigades remain resolute, engaging in fierce combat across the occupied territories. They’ve also hinted at an upcoming announcement regarding Israeli prisoners, with estimates suggesting the resistance holds close to 100 captives.