US Edition'Gaza is burning', Israel says as it launches ground operation
- On Tuesday, Israel launched a long-awaited ground offensive targeting Hamas military infrastructure in Gaza City amid intensified airstrikes.
- The offensive follows October 7’s Hamas attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and led Netanyahu last month to order capturing Gaza City, while Israel had warned residents to evacuate for a month.
- Heavy Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 Palestinians overnight, prompting tens of thousands to flee northern Gaza despite overcrowding and transport challenges.
- The U.S. Secretary of State emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement within a very limited timeframe—likely just days or a few weeks—stressing that the deal must involve Hamas disarming and the liberation of hostages.
- The offensive intensified international condemnation, with a UN report accusing Israel of genocide and Spain summoning Israel’s ambassador twice over comments by its foreign minister.
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Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Israel launches ‘significant’ ground offensive in Gaza, says Netanyahu
Israel Ground Offensive in Gaza City News, Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: The Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israel had approved a plan to take over and occupy the heavily bombarded Gaza City in August.
The city of Gaza was the target of numerous strikes during the night of Monday, 15 September, to Tuesday, 16 September. The Israeli army has since launched its offensive on the ground.
The Israeli army announced the launch on Tuesday before the dawn of its major land offensive in Gaza City, after the "indefinite" support posted by the American Ally to eliminate the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement.
According to Israel, a ground offensive has begun in Gaza City. The Israeli army said that the aim was to take control of the city and destroy the infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hamas. A military spokesman said that there were thousands of Hamas fighters there. The troops would move gradually into the city.
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