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According to Popular Mechanics, Hamas may have briefly captured 10 Merkava tanks in the October 7 attacks, but it is unclear how many tanks they damaged or destroyed. [69] At least 1 tank was destroyed when Hamas used a civilian DJI and Autel quadcopter drone to drop a shaped-charge grenade. [69]
On 13 October, two Israeli Merkava tanks destroyed the main gate of a UNIFIL post in Ramyah and forcibly entered the post. Two hours later, Israeli forces fired rounds 100 meters from the base that caused smoke to rise and enter the camp, injuring 15 UNIFIL peacekeepers due to skin irritations and gastrointestinal reactions. [ 4 ]
At around 4:30 a.m., two IDF Merkava tanks destroyed the main gate of a post in Ramyah and forcibly entered the position. [6] Two hours later, after the tanks left, Israeli forces fired several rounds 100 meters from the base that caused smoke to enter the camp.
An image shared on X claims to show an Israeli Merkava tank modified into a fruit stand in Gaza. Verdict: False The tank is a Syrian T-55, not an Israeli Merkava tank. It was taken in Syria. Fact ...
Hezbollah said it destroyed three Merkava tanks with guided missiles as they approached Maroun al-Ras. [174] A medic from the brigade was injured in a separate incident. [ 173 ] The IDF also announced that an officer of the Paratroopers Brigade 's 202nd Battalion was killed in combat.
The larger package is worth more than $500 million and includes 45,000 shells for Israel's Merkava tanks, regularly deployed in its offensive in Gaza, which has killed thousands of civilians.
A video shared on X claims to show U.S. military forces heading to the Mexico-U.S. border. Verdict: False This video is from 2024 and was likely taken in Poland. Fact Check: The U.S. is sending ...
On 4 January 2025, the IDF destroyed a major Hamas complex in Beit Hanoun. [ 33 ] An IDF company commander and his deputy were killed in Beit Hanoun after Hamas militants fired an anti-tank missile at their vehicle on 6 January, and a further three Israeli soldiers were killed when Hamas detonated an IED under their vehicle and three more were ...