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| APCs packed with explosives become key IDF weapon in Gaza war |
| 2025-09-02 |
| [Jpost) In recent days, the IDF has significantly increased its use of explosive-laden armored personnel carriers (APCs), older M113 models rigged with explosives and operated remotely, as part of preparations for a ground maneuver in the heart of Gaza City. Acting on orders from Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor, the deployment of these vehicles has surged, with reserve officers in the field reporting that their usage has tripled at its peak. Forces on the ground have testified to the movement of hundreds of these explosive-laden APCs toward the Gaza border. These modified APCs are based on the aging M113 platform, which has long faced public criticism due to its vulnerability to enemy fire and maintenance challenges. During Operation Protective Edge in 2014, one such vehicle was struck by an anti-tank missile and set ablaze — an incident that led to the kidnapping of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul. The event shocked the public and reignited debate over the continued use of these outdated vehicles. IDF REPURPOSES APCS INTO OFFENSIVE WEAPONS At the onset of the Israel-Hamas War, the IDF’s Logistics Technology Division developed a method to repurpose these APCs into offensive weapons. They are loaded with large quantities of explosives, transported into terrorist-controlled areas within the Gaza Strip, and detonated remotely. According to engineering officers, the resulting blasts are designed to neutralize explosive devices planted by terrorists, destroy surveillance equipment, and eliminate hostile squads hiding in the vicinity. "This method protects our forces ahead of the ground incursion and enables faster, safer movement," the officers explained. Over time, additional techniques for operating these vehicles have emerged, ranging from towing them into position to using robots for remote deployment. More recently, reports have surfaced about the development of explosive barrels that can be dropped by APCs along streets lined with mines and terrorist strongholds, amplifying the destructive impact. The force of these explosions is so intense that they can be heard over 100 kilometers away from the Gaza Strip. Related: Oron Shaul 02/04/2025 Hamas says Russian national Maxim Herkin to be prioritized in deal’s 2nd stage Oron Shaul 01/21/2025 IDF says it opened fire on suspects who ‘posed threat’ to troops in Rafah Oron Shaul 01/19/2025 Body of Oron Shaul, killed and captured by Hamas in 2014, recovered from Gaza |
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