Israel Successfully Takes Over the Gaza Strip, 1500 Hamas Members Killed in the Streets

Israel Successfully Takes Over the Gaza Strip, 1500 Hamas Members Killed in the Streets

VIVA Military: Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Gaza – The Israel Defense Forces said they regained control of its border in the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, about 72 hours after the Hamas militia breached parts of the barrier and launched an invasion that resulted in more than 1,000 Israelis being massacredor kidnapped. 

As Israel continues to grapple with the magnitude of the massacre that occurred, on Saturday 7 October 2023, the country's military officially informed the families of the hostages that their loved ones were being held in Gaza. 

Air force planes also bombarded large parts of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, around 300,000 reservists are preparing to carry out a ground invasion, and sweeps to find Hamas members who are feared to be still hiding in Israeli territory. 

Archives - Israeli soldiers try to extinguish a fire in a Palestinian area causing a blaze by throwing balloons filled with flammable objects, on the border of Israel and the Gaza Strip, part of Israel, Friday, August 21 2020. Photo : ANTARA

Tensions on the northern border have also prompted Israel to threaten to escalate into a second front. 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it managed to close the border, mining the area around the breach as a temporary measure against further attacks. 

The death toll in Israel from the surprise attack and subsequent fighting rose above 900, according to official reports. 

More than 500 people are still being treated in hospital, many of whom have injuries and more than 2,700 people have been injured since last Saturday. 

“On the last day, not a single terrorist came through the fence,” said the main spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, quoted by the Times of Israel, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. 

Despite previous indications, Hagari said the military had not identified any tunnels crossing Gaza into Israeli territory. 

The IDF estimates that there are still a number of Hamas members hiding in Israeli territory. Overnight, Israeli security forces killed at least one Hamas Palestinian near Kibbutz Sa’ad. 

Israeli troops also exchanged fire with Hamas militia in Kissufim and killed another Hamas member near Mishmar Hanegev, about 24 kilometers (15 miles) inside Israeli territory. 

Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said the bodies of 1,500 Hamas members had been found around southern Israel. Hundreds more have died in Israeli attacks on Gaza, according to Hamas health officials. 

"Israeli fatalities include at least 123 soldiers," the military said. 

They also added 38 new names to their tally on Tuesday as they worked to notify families of the deaths. 

Rescue group ZAKA said 100 bodies had been found in Kibbutz Be'eri alone. Another 260 people were murdered at an outdoor music festival, the organization said. 

In addition to the huge death toll, around 130 people are estimated to have been kidnapped from Israel and taken to Gaza by Hamas infiltrators. The captives included women, children and the elderly. 

VIVA Military: Fighting on the Israeli border. Photo : VIVA Military

According to videos circulating on social media, other clips show horrific images of men, women and children being carried, dragged and taken to the Gaza Strip, many of whom appear to have been abused. 

There were also videos published of dead Israelis, including soldiers, some of whose bodies were paraded through the streets. 

By Tuesday morning, at least 50 families had been notified after it said the army managed to gather information on all the Israelis detained the previous night. 

Many families of those kidnapped say they feel abandoned by Israeli authorities after officials were slow to respond to appeals for help or information. 

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More than 500 people are still being treated in hospital, many of whom have injuries and more than 2,700 people have been injured since last Saturday. 

Israel Berhasil Ambil Alih Jalur Gaza, 1500 Anggota Hamas Tewas di Jalan-Jalan

VIVA Militer: Pasukan Pertahanan Israel (IDF)

Gaza – Pasukan Pertahanan Israel mengatakan mereka mendapatkan kembali kendali atas perbatasannya di Jalur Gaza, pada Selasa pagi, 10 Oktober 2023, sekitar 72 jam setelah milisi Hamas menerobos bagian-bagian penghalang dan melancarkan invasi yang mengakibatkan lebih dari 1.000 warga Israel dibantai atau diculik.

Ketika Israel terus bergulat dengan besarnya pembantaian yang terjadi, pada Sabtu 7 Oktober 2023, militer negara itu secara resmi memberi tahu keluarga para sandera bahwa orang-orang yang mereka cintai ditahan di Gaza.

Pesawat-pesawat angkatan udara juga membombardir sebagian besar wilayah Jalur Gaza. Sementara itu, sekitar 300.000 tentara cadangan bersiap untuk melakukan invasi darat, dan penyisiran untuk menemukan anggota Hamas yang dikhawatirkan masih bersembunyi di wilayah Israel.

Arsip - Tentara Israel berupaya memadamkan api di wilayah warga Palestina menyebabkan kobaran api dengan melemparkan balon penuh dengan benda mudah terbakar, di perbatasan Israel dan Jalur Gaza, bagian Israel, Jumat, 21 Agustus 2020. Photo : ANTARA

Ketegangan di perbatasan utara juga memicu Israel mengancam akan meningkat menjadi front kedua.

Pasukan Pertahanan Israel (IDF) mengatakan pihaknya berhasil menutup perbatasan, menambang area di sekitar pelanggaran sebagai upaya sementara terhadap serangan lebih lanjut.

Jumlah korban tewas di Israel akibat serangan mendadak dan pertempuran berikutnya meningkat di atas 900 orang, menurut laporan resmi.

Lebih dari 500 orang masih dirawat di rumah sakit, banyak di antaranya mengalami luka dan lebih dari 2.700 orang terluka sejak Sabtu lalu.

“Pada hari terakhir, tidak ada satu pun teroris yang masuk melalui pagar,” kata juru bicara utama Pasukan Pertahanan Israel, Laksamana Muda Daniel Hagari, dikutip dari Times of Israel, Selasa, 10 Oktober 2023.

Meskipun ada indikasi sebelumnya, Hagari mengatakan bahwa militer belum mengidentifikasi adanya terowongan yang melintasi Gaza ke wilayah Israel.

IDF memperkirakan masih ada sejumlah anggota Hamas yang bersembunyi di wilayah Israel. Semalam, pasukan keamanan Israel membunuh setidaknya satu Hamas Palestina di dekat Kibbutz Sa’ad.

Pasukan Israel juga terlibat baku tembak dengan milisi Hamas di Kissufim dan membunuh anggota Hamas lainnya di dekat Mishmar Hanegev, sekitar 24 kilometer (15 mil) di dalam wilayah Israel.

Letkol Richard Hecht mengatakan 1.500 jenazah anggota Hamas telah ditemukan di sekitar Israel selatan. Ratusan lainnya tewas dalam serangan Israel di Gaza, menurut pejabat kesehatan Hamas.

"Korban jiwa di Israel mencakup sedikitnya 123 tentara," kata militer.

Mereka juga menambahkan 38 nama baru ke dalam penghitungannya, pada Selasa, saat mereka berupaya memberi tahu keluarga tentang kematian tersebut.

Kelompok penyelamat ZAKA mengatakan 100 mayat telah ditemukan di Kibbutz Be’eri saja. Sebanyak 260 orang lainnya dibunuh di sebuah festival musik di luar ruangan, kata organisasi itu.

Selain jumlah korban jiwa yang sangat besar, sekitar 130 orang diperkirakan telah diculik dari Israel dan dibawa ke Gaza oleh Hamas yang menyusup. Para tawanan termasuk wanita, anak-anak dan orang tua.

VIVA Militer: Pertempuran di perbatasan Israel. Photo : VIVA Militer

Menurut video yang beredar di Media sosial, klip-klip lainnya menunjukan gambar yanh mengerikan, di mana laki-laki, perempuan dan anak-anak yang digendong, diseret dan dibawa ke Jalur Gaza, banyak dari mereka tampaknya telah dianiaya.

Ada juga video yang diterbitkan mengenai orang-orang Israel yang tewas, termasuk tentara, yang beberapa jenazahnya diarak di jalan-jalan.

Pada Selasa pagi, setidaknya 50 keluarga telah diberitahu setelah mengatakan tentara berhasil mengumpulkan informasi tentang semua warga Israel yang ditahan pada malam sebelumnya.

Banyak keluarga dari mereka yang diculik mengatakan bahwa mereka merasa ditinggalkan oleh otoritas Israel setelah para pejabat lambat dalam menanggapi permohonan bantuan atau informasi.

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Lebih dari 500 orang masih dirawat di rumah sakit, banyak di antaranya mengalami luka dan lebih dari 2.700 orang terluka sejak Sabtu lalu.