On Wednesday, the chief of employees of the Israeli navy mentioned plans had been accepted for a brand new offensive in Gaza, geared toward defeating Hamas and liberating all of the remaining hostages.
The navy intends to take management of Gaza Metropolis and close by refugee camps, a number of the most densely populated components of the territory, which has been devastated by greater than 22 months of struggle.
In latest days, Gaza Metropolis residents have informed AFP of extra frequent air strikes focusing on residential areas, whereas earlier this week Hamas denounced “aggressive” Israeli floor incursions within the space.
The Israeli authorities’s plans to broaden the struggle have sparked a global outcry in addition to home opposition.
UN-backed consultants have warned of widespread famine unfolding within the territory, the place Israel has drastically curtailed the quantity of humanitarian support it permits in.
Hamas’s October 2023 assault which triggered the struggle resulted within the deaths of 1,219 folks, in keeping with an AFP tally primarily based on official figures.
Israel’s offensive has killed at the least 61,827 Palestinians, in keeping with figures from the well being ministry in Hamas-run Gaza which the United Nations considers dependable.
