21 Aug, 2019
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Hamad City Incursion
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70–100 killed
300+ arrested
100 buildings damaged or destroyed
The Hamad City incursion was a two–week Israeli military operation against Hamas forces in the apartment complex and neighborhood of Hamad City, Khan Yunis, in the Gaza Strip.
On 3 March Israeli forces entered Hamad City, setting up checkpoints there and telling civilians to leave. The operation extensive airstrikes targeting 50 objects as well as artillery barrage. Within 15 minutes Israeli forces reportedly encircled the neighborhood killing anyone who did not leave through designated areas, claiming to have killed 20 Hamas sighters.
On 8 March Major Amishar Ben David, battalion commander's command and control officer was killed while fighting in Hamad City. On 11 March, the Israeli army said it killed15 Hamas fighters in residential apartments, and also said it found weapons caches in tunnels. On 13 March heavy clashes were reported in Hamad City with Israeli forces conquering the town building after building with two Israeli soldiers reportedly being killed. Israel said it conducted more than 100 airstrikes. On 15 March Israeli forces claimed to have destroyed 200m long tunnel in Hamad City. On 16 March 2024 Palestinian forces claimed to have targeted an Israeli personnel carrier using “Asif” bomb and AR bullets.
On 16 March Israeli forces withdrew from Hamad because of heavy resistance from the Palestinian forces.
On 19 March Israel announced the end of its incursion, destruction of 100 buildings, killing reportedly over 100 fighters and seizing weapons.
On 21 March Palestinian journalist showed a video of empty streets in Hamad City without Israeli presence. Fifteen bodies were recovered in the area by the Palestine Red Crescent Society.