Gaza/Israel: Israel has intensified its military operations in the Gaza Strip, announcing a ground offensive aimed at rescuing citizens held captive by Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that their troops have entered Gaza, complementing ongoing airstrikes targeting militant positions and infrastructure.
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Footages showing Israeli forces (IDF) entering Gaza City.
Netanyahu launches Operation "Gideon’s Chariots II" to OCCUPY the city.#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Trump pic.twitter.com/gqxt0WmvbY
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The IDF stated that around 350,000 Palestinians have been evacuated from key areas in Gaza, with thousands more leaving as Israeli forces advance. Military officials reported that approximately 2,000 active Hamas militants remain in the region, along with an extensive network of secret tunnels, which the IDF plans to neutralize completely. No timeline has been provided for the operation, though analysts estimate it could extend over several months.
After attacking more than 850 terrorist targets & 100s of terrorists:#IDF forces in the Southern Command in the regular army & reserves from the 98th, 162nd & 36th Divisions are in the midst of a large-scale ground assault in #Gaza City in Operation Gideon B. #Israel #IDFHeroes pic.twitter.com/nrPG6NXHPv
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing domestic pressure, as families of hostages held by Hamas staged protests near his residence, demanding the immediate release of approximately 20 Israeli civilians still in captivity.
Israeli authorities emphasized that the offensive will continue until all designated militant targets are destroyed, signaling a sustained military campaign aimed at dismantling Hamas’s operational capabilities in Gaza.