The Israel Defense Forces have announced a new ground operation aimed at regaining control over northern Gaza and suppressing Hamas militants. The IDF has surrounded the city of Jabalia, which serves as one of the key strongholds for the terrorist group in the northern enclave, informs The Times of Israel. According to military reports, the 401st and 460th Armored Brigades of the 162nd Division of the Israel Defense Forces conducted an operation overnight, surrounding the city and gathering intelligence on Hamas militants and their infrastructure. During the operation, airstrikes and artillery…