Hamas Fighters Emerge From Rubble, Surprise IDF With DIRECT Merkava Tank KILLS In Gaza
/ Aug 14, 2025, 08:43PM IST
Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades has claimed two attacks on Israeli forces in Gaza's Khan Younis, saying the fighters hit Merkava tanks with RPG, and achieved direct hits. This as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza and is expanding the military onslaught to Gaza City. Separately, Hamas has shared its proposal for potential ceasefire deal with Egyptian mediators, and sought Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian territory. Watch.
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