[UPDATE-Day 59-Dec 4-22:00Z] Israel-Hamas War: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

IDF nearly achieves goals of ground operation in northern Gaza Strip, says army general The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is close to achieving the goals of the ground operation in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, IDF Armored Corps Commander Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim told Israel Army Radio. “The military task in the northern Gaza Strip is almost complete. This is a complex, difficult and long war, but we have succeeded in ensuring the ability of the ground forces to maneuver deep inside the territory,” the general said. According to him, “the IDF is beginning to expand the ground…