US EditionIsrael’s defense minister says 'Gaza is burning' after heavy strikes overnight across Gaza City
- On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced its expanded ground operation in Gaza City to dismantle Hamas military infrastructure and urged residents to evacuate south.
- The operation follows weeks of sustained air strikes and warnings for evacuation, with over 220,000 Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza amid a famine-stricken and overcrowded south.
- Heavy overnight strikes killed at least 20 Palestinians, including casualties arriving at Gaza's Shifa Hospital, which reported 20 bodies and 90 wounded, while officials described Gaza as burning.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio emphasized ending the conflict through Hamas' defeat and hostage release, rejecting calls for a ceasefire amid ongoing protests by hostage families.
- The escalation indicates intensified Israeli efforts across Gaza and Qatar, suggesting a limited window for diplomatic deals and continuing humanitarian and security challenges in the region.
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Israel greatly intensified its attacks on Gaza City overnight, and a ground offensive is also expected to begin.
Israel's army has allegedly begun the ground offensive on Gaza. Numerous people are on the run. Already before, possible victims were known.
Gaza is subjected to the most intense bombardment, and Israel announces that operations will continue until Hamas is defeated. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said on Tuesday that "Gaza is burning, and our army is striking with an iron fist at the terrorist infrastructure," stressing that operations will not cease until Hamas is defeated and the hostages are released.
The city of Gaza was the target of numerous strikes on the night of Monday 15 to Tuesday 16 September, while the Israeli army launched its offensive on the ground. The civil defence of the enclave evokes "a major massacre".
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