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    IDF Escalates Shelling in Conflict with Hamas

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    What’s happening

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched over 100,000 shells in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, targeting both the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah-associated factions in Lebanon and Syria.

    Why it matters

    This intense shelling campaign signals a significant escalation in the Israel-Hamas war. The IDF’s use of advanced drone technology and precision rockets demonstrates Israel’s increased military capabilities and suggests a strategic shift in how the IDF engages with its adversaries.

    By the numbers

    Of the total shells fired, 90,000 have been directed at Gaza, with an additional 10,000 targeting Hezbollah and other groups in Lebanon and Syria. This operation reflects one of the largest uses of artillery firepower by the IDF in recent times.

    The big picture

    The IDF’s Firepower Command, previously known as the Artillery Command, has been at the forefront of these operations. The change in name reflects the integration of drone units like the Zik drones, enhancing the IDF’s capability to deliver firepower beyond traditional artillery.

    Technological advances

    Drones such as Rochev Shamayim and Doher Shamayim have played a crucial role in intelligence gathering, while the shift towards the new Roem artillery battery has increased firing efficiency, with the ability to launch eight shells per minute as opposed to the previous rate of two per minute with the Doher model.

    Operational strategy

    The IDF has maintained that it does not grant immunity to targets that position themselves near civilians, while at the same time making efforts to reduce civilian casualties. These tactics highlight the complex nature of modern warfare where military objectives often intersect with humanitarian concerns.

    New firepower capabilities

    The introduction of the Roem artillery battery represents a significant upgrade in the IDF’s arsenal, boasting enhanced autonomy, rapid fire rates, and improved maneuverability, which IDF officials tout as one of the best artillery systems in the world.

    This story was first published on jpost.com.

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