Hamad City incursion

The Hamad City incursion was a two–week Israeli military operation against Hamas forces in the town of Hamad City in the Gaza Strip.

Battle
On 3 March Israeli forces entered Hamad City, setting up checkpoint there and telling civilians to leave. The operation extensive airstrikes targeting 50 objects as well as artillery barrage. Within 15 minutes Israeli forces reportedly encircled the neighorhood killing anyone who did not leave through designated areas, claiming to have killed 20 Hamas sighters.

On 8 March Major Amishar Ben David, battalion commander's command and control officer was killed while fighting in Hamad City. On 11 March 15 Hamas fighters were reportedly killed when Israeli forces raided residential apartments in the town discovering tunnels leading to weapons caches. On 13 March heavy clashes were reported in Hamad City with Israeli forces conquering the town building after building with two Israeli soldiers reportedly being killed. More than 100 airstrikes were carried out in support of the operation. On 15 March Israeli forces claimed to have destroyed 200m long tunnel in Hamad City. On 16 March 2024 Palestinian forces claimed to have targeted an Israeli personnel carrier using “Asif” bomb and AR bullets.

On 16 March Israeli forces withdrew from Hamad because of heavy resistance from the Palestinian forces.

On 19 March announced that operation concluded and that during Israeli forces cleared 100 buildings, killing reportedly over 100 fighters and seizing weapons.

Aftermath
On 21 March Palestinian journalist showed a video of empty streets in Hamad City without Israeli presence. Fifteen bodies were recovered in the area by the Palestine Red Crescent Society.