What does this month-long operation tell us about Hamas and the war in Gaza?
They urged all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians and called on Israel to "ceases its assault on Gaza and on the humanitarians trying to help."
The remaining terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip had gathered in Jabalya, prompting the military to encircle the area.
Following operations, troops arrested some 100 terrorists, including some who had tried to flee during the evacuation of civilians from the area.
"We hope to be worthy of the sacrifice of Barak," said Petah Tikvah Mayor Rami Greenberg.
He is the second member of his Kibbutz killed in action; the two fell five hours after each other.
The IDF's 162nd Division was tasked with securing Jabalya in northern Gaza and clearing it of terrorist strongholds. The division's soldiers have eliminated 300 terrorists - mostly from Hamas.
During the operations, the IDF allowed civilians to safely evacuate from the area via organized routes, and hundreds of people left the area.
Despite statements by Gazan civilians, the United Nations human rights office said on Monday it was appalled by more than a week of heavy Israeli strikes on northern Gaza.
Approximately 300,000 Hamas supporters have chosen to remain in Gaza City, forming a group under the principle of 'Sumud,' or steadfastness, despite the hardships.
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