The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have successfully thwarted a direct threat to Israeli civilians, neutralizing a terrorist moments before he could launch a rocket aimed at southern Israel. This high-stakes operation, part of the ongoing military campaign in Gaza, highlights the advanced coordination between IDF ground forces and divisional firepower.
Footage from the operation captured the terrorist in the act of preparing the rocket before being eliminated by IDF forces. This decisive action was led by the elite 401st Brigade operating in Jabaliya, working alongside other units of the formidable 162nd Division. In addition to neutralizing the immediate threat, IDF forces destroyed a weapons cache and a rocket storage facility in the area, striking a blow against the terrorist infrastructure embedded in densely populated urban zones.
IDF spotted a Palestinian terrorist attempting to launch a rocket from Gaza.
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 28, 2024
The terrorist and his rocket don’t exist anymore… pic.twitter.com/W1lnTOUgx2
IDF’s Strategic Approach to Urban Warfare
The IDF continues its systematic campaign to dismantle Hamas' entrenched terror network, a task made complex by the group’s deliberate embedding of military assets within civilian areas. Urban warfare poses significant challenges, but the IDF remains steadfast in its mission to protect Israeli lives while minimizing harm to civilians whenever possible.
Hamas' strategy of conflating militants with civilians has further obscured the reality on the ground. The group’s health ministry in Gaza reported a staggering death toll of 44,330 since the conflict began, including 48 deaths in the past 24 hours. These figures, however, lack independent verification and fail to distinguish between combatants and civilians, a deliberate tactic employed by Hamas to manipulate international opinion. As demonstrated in this recent operation, even confirmed militants are presented as civilians in Hamas' narrative, distorting the truth and vilifying Israeli defensive actions.
Exposing Misinformation: Hamas' Propaganda Machine
Palestinian media outlets and Hamas-led organizations perpetuate misinformation by framing all casualties as civilian losses, regardless of the circumstances. In this case, the terrorist killed while preparing to fire a rocket at Israeli communities was reported as a civilian casualty, with no acknowledgment of his role as a combatant. Such omissions are designed to inflame anti-Israel sentiment and shift blame away from the terror group’s own provocations.
This is WHY Palestinian propaganda works.
— Jay Engelmayer (@jengelmayer) November 28, 2024
#1: WAFA - State-run media is used by wire sources like @AP, @AFP & @Reuters.
#2: They are NOT fact checked.
#3: They DO NOT distinguish between Hamas/PIJ militants & civilians.
So "Israel kills Palestinians" is what is reported. https://t.co/qnmTE9tKdk
Humanitarian Efforts Continue Despite Challenges
While Hamas accuses Israel of blocking aid, facts on the ground tell a different story. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully delivered two convoys of critical humanitarian aid to Gaza via Egypt's Rafah border crossing as part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3." These convoys included over 337 tonnes of essential supplies such as winter clothing, tents, family kits, and food staples like flour, sugar, and rice. Medical supplies, blankets, and waterproof covers were also distributed to help vulnerable families endure the harsh winter conditions.
This humanitarian outreach underscores the international commitment to alleviating civilian suffering in Gaza, despite Hamas’ relentless exploitation of aid and its prioritization of military objectives over the welfare of its people. By contrast, Israel continues to facilitate such efforts even while defending its citizens from relentless attacks.
This is WHY Palestinian propaganda works.
— Jay Engelmayer (@jengelmayer) November 28, 2024
#1: WAFA - State-run media is used by wire sources like @AP, @AFP & @Reuters.
#2: They are NOT fact checked.
#3: They DO NOT distinguish between Hamas/PIJ militants & civilians.
So "Israel kills Palestinians" is what is reported. https://t.co/qnmTE9tKdk
A Broader Perspective on Accountability
The ongoing conflict underscores a stark reality: Hamas prioritizes its war against Israel over the well-being of Palestinians. The group's refusal to distinguish between civilians and militants in its reporting, combined with its calculated placement of military infrastructure within civilian areas, reveals a strategy designed to provoke international condemnation of Israel while disregarding the safety of its own population.
Meanwhile, Israel remains focused on its dual mission: safeguarding its citizens and combating terrorism, while enabling humanitarian assistance to reach those in need. The elimination of imminent threats, such as the foiled rocket attack, demonstrates the IDF’s precision and resolve in the face of complex challenges.
Hamas admits to using human shields specifically because a higher death count can be used for propaganda. Israel still has the responsibility to eliminate Hamas terrorists, and has often called off strikes because the civilian loss would be too large https://t.co/YJAMvKqG4U pic.twitter.com/9eY0XrmL23
— Max ✡︎𓂆🇮🇱🍁🏳️🌈 ⚣🤍 (@lilbuddymax) November 27, 2024
As operations continue, Israel reaffirms its commitment to defending its people and exposing the truth, countering both physical and informational attacks with clarity, strategy, and an unwavering dedication to justice.
