Israeli military says it has begun new ground operation in Gaza
- The Israel Defense Forces began extensive ground operations in northern and southern Gaza on 2025-05-19 as part of Operation Gideon's Chariot.
- This offensive follows a preliminary airstrike campaign aiming to disrupt Hamas and support the ground assault after militants captured hostages in October 2023.
- Israeli troops have targeted over 670 Hamas sites, eliminated dozens of fighters, and dismantled underground infrastructure while engaging in intense combat within the Gaza Strip.
- The operation has caused significant civilian casualties, with hundreds reported dead including women and children, and has led to hospital closures that worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
- International responses highlight the dire conditions, with calls to end siege policies and warnings of catastrophic hunger, while ceasefire talks in Qatar offer uncertain prospects for resolution.
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Israel returns to war in Gaza with wider aims and almost no constraints
Israel’s renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip threatens to be even deadlier and more destructive than the last, as it pursues wider aims with far fewer constraints.
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