The town of Jabalia in northern Gaza is currently a hotspot of intense conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters. According to reports, Hamas' military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, claims to have penetrated behind enemy lines east of the Jabalia refugee camp, targeting a tank and an army vehicle, resulting in multiple Israeli casualties.

Tel Aviv has acknowledged the loss of five soldiers and over 40 wounded in the past two days of fierce fighting. Since the conflict began in October, official Israeli figures report 626 soldiers killed and 1,723 injured. However, Hamas disputes these numbers, asserting that their attacks have resulted in higher casualties, and accuses the Netanyahu government of concealing the true figures. Hezbollah's Secretary General, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, has claimed that 1,500 Israeli soldiers have been killed.

The high number of military casualties has sparked significant criticism of the Netanyahu government, leading to frequent protests and demonstrations in Tel Aviv and other cities. Critics argue that the government has failed to effectively counter Hamas, and some are calling for Netanyahu's resignation, warning of a potential existential crisis for Israel.