According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military reportedly activated the "Hannibal Protocol" in Gaza's Al-Zeitoun area after soldiers were captured.
Key details:
- The protocol involves intense response to prevent hostage-taking, accepting high risk to captured soldiers.
- Heavy shelling reported; close-quarters combat ongoing in Al-Zeitoun.
- Qassam Brigades claim successful ambushes on multiple fronts, including Khan Younis and Gaza City.
- Al Jazeera reports 4 Israeli soldiers missing, possibly captured.
Source & Credit: Initial reports sourced from Telegram channel MilitaryNewsEN and Mediterranean Man. Israeli military has not yet confirmed the protocol's activation.