Gaza city: Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced that its fighters targeted an Israeli armored vehicle in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

According to Anadolu Agency, the group released a statement claiming that its fighters struck a Zionist Namer armored personnel carrier with a Yassin-105 shell while a soldier was on board near the intersection of Street 5 in the Al-Satar Al-Gharbi area, north of Khan Younis.

The attack is part of ongoing Palestinian resistance against Israel's military operations in Gaza, which commenced on October 7, 2023. The conflict has resulted in extensive casualties and destruction, despite international pressure and rulings from the International Court of Justice demanding a cessation of the assault.

The Israeli army has yet to comment on the claims made by the Al-Qassam Brigades. Israel maintains strict censorship on military casualties and has not publicly disclosed the full extent of its losses in Gaza. However, as of Thursday evening, the Israeli military has confirmed the deaths of 895 soldiers and injuries to 6,134 others since the conflict began. There are local allegations that the government may be downplaying the actual casualty figures.

The military campaign has reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 59,700 Palestinians, primarily women and children, in the Gaza Strip. The offensive has severely damaged the enclave's infrastructure, leading to a collapsed health system and severe food shortages.

In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Additionally, Israel is facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice related to its actions in the enclave.