US EditionIsrael’s military announces the start of ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza
- On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Israel initiated a large-scale ground offensive targeting both northern and southern regions of the Gaza Strip.
- The offensive follows months of intensified airstrikes and a three-month Israeli blockade that has worsened humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
- Airstrikes carried out before and during the ground offensive resulted in over 100 fatalities, many of whom were children, and led to the closure of the primary hospital in northern Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's negotiating team in Qatar is seeking a deal involving ending fighting, the release of 58 hostages, Hamas’ exile, and Gaza's disarmament.
- The operation aims to defeat Hamas and free hostages but could displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and prolong the humanitarian crisis.
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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.
Foreign Minister on Israel's Offensive: "Unacceptable"
The Israeli military has launched extensive ground offensives in Gaza. At least 130 people have been killed in the latest attacks, according to Hamas-controlled health authorities. – The Israeli government's plans for an expanded military offensive with extensive forced displacement of civilians are difficult to reconcile with international law, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
All Brakes Off: Gaza Diplomatic Solution Further Away than Ever as Israel Launches Ground Operation
Israel is ramping up military and diplomatic pressure on Hamas in the hope of forcing a deal. After a week of devastating airstrikes that hit 670 targets, the army launched an “extensive” ground offensive in the southern and northern Gaza Strip on Sunday.
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