Watch: Israeli aircraft rain death on Hamas terrorists in Gaza

A video showcasing Israeli AH-64 Apache attack helicopters actively taking part in operations against Hamas terrorists has gone viral on social media as the Israeli Air Force continuously conducts airstrikes against the Islamist group in Gaza. It’s thought that the footage, which surfaced on October 9, shows Israeli helicopters engaged in operations against Hamas terrorists close to the Gaza Strip. Israeli AH-64 Apache assault helicopters are reportedly spotted employing 30mm chain gun and Hellfire missiles to engage Hamas militants, according to information posted on social media platform X. Israeli attack helicopters are seen in the video footage pursuing and defeating numerous targets linked to Hamas fighters.

Israeli AH-64 Apache attack helicopters engage Hamas militants with 30mm chain gun fire and Hellfire missiles pic.twitter.com/mkgMAawY30

— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) October 9, 2023

Nevertheless, the video received a lot of attention online, with many internet users praising the impressive weaponry displayed by these helicopters, particularly the use of Hellfire missiles and 30mm chain gun fire. In addition, several other users on the platform talked about how well the Apache dealt with ground targets and questioned why the United States and its allies hadn’t given Ukraine access to these helicopters. One pro-Ukraine report said that Russia had been frequently using its Ka-52 helicopters without suffering substantial material losses recently and demanded a stop to what he deemed to be bogus justifications for keeping this helicopter. Another pro-Ukraine account expressed the sentiment: “Ukraine needs about 100 of these. Or even more.” Israel has two squadrons of American-made Apache helicopters at the Ramon Air Base in the Negev desert. These two squadrons employ different helicopter models and naming schemes. The 113th Squadron, also known as Seraph, is in charge of the AH-64D models, while the 190th Squadron, also known as Peten (Cobra), is in charge of the AH-64A type. After identifying a mechanical problem during standard maintenance, the Israeli Air Force decided to stop using its fleet of Boeing AH-64D Apache helicopters, commonly known as Seraph in Israel, in late May. But after just one week of thorough testing, the Israeli Air Force decided to return the Apache helicopter fleet to active service. These helicopters have had operational problems in the past. An Apache helicopter unexpectedly had to land in a central Israeli kibbutz earlier this year during the Independence Day flypast because of a malfunction. Another incident that year included a training mission involving an Apache assault aircraft. This led to a collision at a base in southern Israel, sadly resulting in the death of the pilot and major injuries to a member of the crew. After that, the entire Apache fleet was grounded for two months until the military deemed it safe to fly again. Despite these instances, the Israeli Air Force still relies heavily on its Apache helicopter, which is essential to achieving a variety of goals. This significance was highlighted in June 2023 when Israel used a military operation in Jenin to send Apache assault helicopters to the West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years. At that time, these powerful Apache helicopter gunships were sent out to reinforce Israeli commandos. This choice was made in response to an event in which Palestinian militants shot a “unusual and dramatic” improvised explosive device (IED) that hit a Panther troop carrier. Israeli forces are currently conducting one of their largest airstrike campaigns against Hamas in the Gaza metropolis. In a coordinated operation to neutralise Palestinian militants responsible for a large attack on Israel over the weekend, Israel said that fighter jets had attacked hundreds of targets. According to Israel, the operations are specifically targeted at Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups’ command and control centres, manufacturing plants, and storage locations for weapons.