Israeli military operation in Gaza expanding to seize ‘large areas’: ‘Expanding to crush and clean the area’
Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip is intensifying as Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to expand the operation to “crush” Hamas terrorists and seize “large areas” of the region. The goal is to eliminate terrorist infrastructure and establish security zones for Israel along the border with Gaza.
The expanded operation includes the evacuation of civilians from areas where fighting is taking place. It remains unclear which specific areas of Gaza will be seized in the military campaign. Katz is urging Gaza’s population to expel Hamas and release all hostages held by the terror group.
The Hostage Families Forum, representing families of hostages, expressed shock at the Defense Minister’s announcement of the military escalation. They emphasize the urgent need to secure the release of all hostages, as their lives are increasingly at risk in captivity. The group called on international mediators, including the Trump administration, to pressure Hamas for the immediate release of their loved ones.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue to launch airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in casualties among civilians. Reports indicate that overnight airstrikes in Khan Younis killed 17 people, including women and children. The conflict, which began in 2023 with a Hamas attack on Israel, has claimed thousands of lives on both sides. The Gaza Health Ministry, controlled by Hamas, reports over 50,000 Palestinian deaths, while Israel claims to have eliminated around 20,000 terrorists.
As tensions escalate in the region, efforts to end the conflict and secure the release of hostages remain a top priority. The international community is called upon to intervene and facilitate a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence.
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