Israel's Second Ground Raid in Gaza Escalates War with Hamas

Israeli forces conducted a second ground raid into Gaza, backed by fighter jets and drones, striking dozens of targets on the outskirts of Gaza City. The raid resulted in no Israeli casualties. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a soaring civilian death toll, with health officials in Gaza reporting over 7,000 deaths. The United Nations and aid organizations have warned that a potential ground invasion by Israel would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory. There are also concerns that the war could expand beyond Gaza and Israel's borders, with the U.S. striking facilities used by Iran-backed militants in Syria and Hezbollah expressing readiness to join the war if required.