Al-Qassam Brigades have dealt a major blow to the Israeli Defense Forces, destroying three of Israel’s prized Merkava tanks in southern Gaza’s al-Zaytoun district. Footage shows Hamas fighters using RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and ambush tactics to cripp# IDF armor and trap soldiers. The strike raises doubts about the survivability of the Merkava, long seen as Israel’s battlefield pride. Hamas hails the operation as both a military and propaganda victory, deepening the intensity of the Gaza frontline battles.