Invasion of Jerusalem

2083, A.L.A, at 6:30 AM in the Morning, invades the *Holy Republic of Jerusalem* with 10 000 soldiers, them crossing into their territory, going 30km deep. At 9 AM, the war is officially declared over the radio.

## Information

### Result

Capitulation of Jerusalem and annexation of mentioned Territories...

Belligerents| * Arab Liberation Army
* Hezbollah Forces

Strength| * ALA: 10 000
* Hezbollah: 3 400 - 8 000

Casualties and losses| * 1143 K.I.A
* 345 W.I.A
* ~700 W.I.A

### **Battle of Modi'in Makabim-Re'ut**

*The first battle of this war has started and ended.*

*The Battle of Modi'in Makabim-Re'ut (21st - 24th June 2082) was the first battle of the Jerusalem War. In the battle, around 3,400 men in total participated in the battle. The 5 stages of battle went like this:* *First stage was initial entry of ALA and Hezbollah forces into Modi'in. 2 400 men entered the city from 3 directions. 1 000 men took the main road into Modi'in, 900 the 446th Road and 400 men with heavy machine guns and RPG's going thru the desert to ambush the forces in the city. The 1 000 defenders defended both roads heavily, with the ALA forces taking causalities as every few hundred meters a mine would go off on the road.*

*Meanwhile, the 400 men from Hezbollah enter the city quietly and take over a part of the city and set up a small base there from where they can take shots on defenders.* *Second and third stages are heavy fighting within the city. 200 men were lost in the initial fight on the ALA side, meanwhile 300 on the Jewish side. The battles are now heavy, with APCs being destroyed by the Jewish Militants, and shootouts occurring within buildings also. The Hezbollah Brigade advances behind enemy lines to try to flank the Militants and destroy a massive part of the Jewish Army.* *Stage 4 is the Siege of Azrieli Shopping Mall. The Jewish forces are by now falling back and trying to escape the city. Around 600 Militants remain, and some of them get the idea to escape to the Azrieli Mall.*

*Though, they are met by lead. The Hezbollah Brigade guns around 50 men as they try to enter the Mall for safety. The siege begins as 200 men try to enter the mall, while the Brigade defends, using small shops and kiosks in the Mall as bunkers. The other two divisions of ALA approach the Mall, and start firing at the defenders.* *Stage 5 is the surrender of Jewish Forces at the Mall. After being encircled, only 200 remained of the Jewish Forces. They have surrendered to both Hezbollah and ALA divisions. The equipment captured was around 3 000 Guns, 200 RPGs and 100 grenades. The remaining parts of the City were captured and secured. Local Population showed small resistance, but there wasn't any kind of major action.*

#### **Results;**

In total, 900 men were lost on the ALA Side and 800 men were lost on the Jewish side.

### **Operation Knifehead**

*Operation Knifehead (30th June - 15th July 2082) was a operation carried out by the ALA military, where 7600 of their forces attack the desert north-west of Jerusalem. This operation would consist of 3 stages, and would use tactics were the soldiers would quickly, fast-paced take over important points before settling down.* *First stage was the initial attack onto the Republic, where 10 000 men (now 7 600 due to Battle of M.M.R) with 70 APC's entered the desert. They would quickly capture small towns and villages in the desert, including roads, establishing supply lines for the second stage.* *Second stage was the battle of Abu Ghosh. This battle will be detailed in another post.* *The Third stage was the final clearing of villages and defenses in the newly occupied territories. This task proved harder though, as 3 000 men were sent to fight in Abu Ghosh, the remaining 4 400 were met with fierce resistance by Jewish Militants. Around 10 APC's were reported to be destroyed by the Militants. In the end, they were pushed back anyways, but this would be remembered by the units of ALA.*

#### **Results;**

1 000 men were lost on the ALA side, meanwhile ~800 on the Jewish Side. SEMI-SUCCESFUL VICTORY OF ALA