Sentinel-2 images confirm that the IDF conducted a raid on the village of Dibbine just before the ceasefire.
It is highly likely that they withdrew from the area now that the ceasefire came into effect, however it is still unclear.
The IDF entered At-Tayri for the first time, with demolition activity visible on S2.
Looking east, a large expansion of demolition ops is clear in in the city of Bint Jibel, a former Hezbollah Stronghold.
Other clearing activity spotted in Hanine/Rchaf.
Along the eastern border, demolition operations continue in the Towns of Houla, Qalaat Debba, and Meiss El Jabal.
Looking at the gif (image 2), you can see the major step-up in demolition operations since the last update I made on this specific region.
Along the coastal area, demolition operations continue, new destruction is seen in the southern edge of Mazraat Byout El Saiyad, as well as in the town of Chamaa, stopping before the UNIFIL Base.
Lastly, in the Taybeh area, Sentinel-2 images show visible demolition operations in the towns o fDeir Seryan, and Aadchit El Qsair.
If you look at the gif (second image, marked by arrows), you can also see some clearing in the valley between the towns. Not sure what its for.
That concludes the update. Thank you for reading.
Questions, comments, concerns can either be made in the comments of the top post, or in DMs.
Summary:
- IDF re-enters Yaroun+Maroun El Ras
- IDF enters Taybeh
- Heavy demolition activity in Ayta al Shab and Rab El Thalathine
- IDF Controls most of Khiam
Since the last update, the IDF has taken control of most of Khiam, and Sentinel-2 imagery from @Soaratlas shows demolition activities in the eastern portions of the town.
The IDF has expanded its area of control heavily, taking control of Rab El Thalatine, Kfarkela, and Markaba.
Sentinel-2 📸 indicate they enter Taybeh for the first time.
A previous geolocation shows they were also active in the area near Houla.
Geo:
🧵Who are the current Anti-Hamas militias operating inside the Gaza strip?
This is an updated version of a similar thread written by @Arabosint a few months ago, after new developments.
So far, there are 5 militias, spread out throughout each governorate of the Gaza Strip.
Popular Forces
It was the first Major Anti-Hamas militia to appear, established during the IDF's Rafah Offensive, and is based in Al Bayuk, southern Rafah. (31.268407, 34.291348)
It has also conducted light operations in the southern Deir Al Balah area.
The following thread will be publicizing Gaza militants who were killed in the war. The process of identification will mainly be derived from the guide written by @MiddleEastBuka on combatant identification.
My focus will be primarily those on the GHM list available on Airwars.
Note that not all details will be 100% accurate. Any additions to the circumstances of a militant's death will be appreciated.
For those interested in researching how to identify these types of individuals, have a look at the quoted thread:
Abd al-Ftah Sameir Abd al-Ftah al-Tananei
عبد الفتاح سمير عبد الفتاح الطناني
🆔MoH ID: 400124202
⚠️Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine [PFLP] (Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades)
The Al-Qassam Brigades [Hamas] has released its footage of the August 20 battle with the IDF near Khan Yunis.
In this thread, I will be geolocating video clips released by the group, as well as showcasing additional footage previously unseen, provided by @orfialkov (thank you!)
Firstly, the video starts off with a militant climbing out of a tunnel and showcasing the area around, one can see old cell towers along Salah Al Din road. The POV is located approximately here (see tunnel in quoted tweet)
Once an IDF base guarding northern Gaza settlements, the site became a training camp before 2016 and was demolished early in the Gaza ground operations after the Oct. 7 attacks.