Israel’s military announces the start of ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza
- Israel announced extensive new ground operations in northern and southern Gaza on Sunday, following intense airstrikes and mobilization of reservists.
- The offensive follows weeks of escalating violence that began with Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack killing about 1,200 Israelis and taking over 250 hostages.
- The operations aimed to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure and free the remaining 58 hostages, amid indirect talks in Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
- Since Saturday, airstrikes have resulted in over 100 fatalities, among them numerous women and children, leading to the shutdown of Gaza’s main hospital in the north and exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis caused by the blockade.
- The expanded ground offensive and blockade intensify humanitarian risks and displacement, while international mediators, including Qatar and the US, press for a permanent ceasefire and negotiated resolution.
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IDF announces start of large-scale ground offensive in northern, southern Gaza
According to the IDF spokesman, the army is expected to evacuate the civilian population. In Gaza, medical sources report 140 Palestinians killed since the launch of 'Operation Gideon's Chariots,' which involves five combat divisions on the ground
Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza
Footage released by the Israeli Army, showing military operations in a location given as northern Gaza, in this screen grab taken from an undated handout video. Photo: Israeli Army/Handout via REUTERS The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up its campaign in the enclave, where Palestinian health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.
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