All articles tagged with #ground offensive
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive to take control of Gaza City, aiming to dismantle remaining Hamas militants amid widespread destruction and displacement, with reports of famine and significant civilian suffering.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas of severe consequences if they use Gaza hostages as human shields, amid Israel's large ground offensive against Gaza City, emphasizing the urgency of releasing all hostages to prevent further escalation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News
Israel has launched a ground offensive in Gaza City, involving multiple military divisions, following earlier evacuations and ongoing conflict with Hamas. The US supports Israel's goal to dismantle Hamas, while diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are urgent as the situation escalates. The conflict remains dynamic and evolving.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Israel has launched a ground invasion into Gaza City amid escalating violence, with the UN concluding that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, displacement, and international condemnation, while Israel maintains it is acting in self-defense. The situation remains highly volatile with ongoing military operations and global diplomatic tensions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
Israel has launched a ground offensive to occupy Gaza City, escalating the ongoing conflict with Hamas, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties and raising concerns about humanitarian impacts and hostage safety, amid international and U.S. political reactions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned Gaza City residents to evacuate as Israeli forces prepare for a ground maneuver amid ongoing airstrikes and escalating violence in Gaza and Lebanon, with significant casualties and international condemnation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
The Israeli army has launched a ground offensive near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, aiming to reinforce its control of the area known as the Netzarim Corridor, with the operation expected to last about a week.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israeli forces have expanded their ground offensive into central Gaza as the UN Security Council prepares to vote on a resolution to increase humanitarian aid. Talks in Egypt have yet to find common ground on a humanitarian ceasefire, but progress has been made on speeding up aid deliveries. The death toll in Gaza continues to rise, with over 20,000 Palestinians killed and 53,320 wounded since the conflict began. The Israeli government aims to eradicate Hamas, the group that runs Gaza, but the high civilian casualties have drawn international criticism. The war in Gaza has also fueled tensions in other regional areas, including the occupied West Bank and Israel's northern border with Lebanon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English
More than 100 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the start of the ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues its bombardments and intense fighting with Hamas militants. The UN estimates that nearly half of Gaza's population has been displaced from their homes, with children making up a significant portion. The Israeli government claims that Hamas attacked southern Israeli communities in October, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the taking of hostages. The ongoing conflict has led to a high number of casualties, with thousands of people killed, wounded, and missing. European Union foreign ministers are considering potential actions in response to the crisis, including cracking down on Hamas's finances and imposing travel bans on Israeli settlers involved in violence in the West Bank.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Israel intensifies its ground offensive in Gaza, with troops entering the second-largest city of Khan Younis and engaging in heavy firefights. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that Israel will retain open-ended security control over Gaza and insists on demilitarization, rejecting the idea of an international force. The assault has led to a new wave of displaced Palestinians, overwhelming relief groups. Bombardment grows fiercer, including in areas designated as safe, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. The military accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields, while critics argue that Israel has not provided sufficient evidence for its targeting decisions. The battles in Khan Younis and northern Gaza continue, with Hamas showing resistance. The situation in Gaza worsens, with acute hunger spreading and limited aid reaching the territory. Meanwhile, families of hostages held in Gaza express frustration over the lack of immediate plans for their rescue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Israeli forces are surrounding the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip as part of the next phase of their ground offensive against Hamas. The Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, claimed to have engaged in fighting and destroyed army vehicles in Khan Younis. More than one million Palestinians have been displaced from northern Gaza, and families in Khan Younis are now being evacuated further south to Rafah. The World Health Organization warns that the situation is worsening, with increased bombing and the spread of diseases. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees is struggling to provide for the growing number of internally displaced people in Rafah. Qatar's emir described the deaths of innocent Palestinians in Gaza as a "genocide committed by Israel."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israeli ground forces are engaging Hamas fighters across the Gaza Strip, indicating a ground offensive in the refugee-crowded south has begun. Israeli airstrikes have killed and wounded dozens of Palestinians, while residents fear a new ground assault is building. In the Red Sea, three commercial ships were attacked by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi movement, and a US destroyer shot down three drones. The Houthi movement claimed to have attacked two Israeli ships, but the Israeli military denied any connection. The renewed violence comes despite calls from the US for Israel to limit harm to Palestinian civilians.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israeli forces have intensified their bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip, targeting various areas and causing dozens of Palestinian casualties. The Jabalia refugee camp was reportedly hit, resulting in several deaths. Residents fear a potential Israeli ground offensive in the southern city of Khan Younis. The violence continues despite calls from the United States to avoid harm to Palestinian civilians. The Israeli military claims it is pressuring Hamas to make a deal on prisoner and hostage exchanges. The ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of over 1.8 million people in Gaza.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by JNS.org
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi has approved plans for the continuation of Israel's ground offensive against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. The military is focusing on fighting Hamas in the northern Gaza Strip and has discovered a 180-foot-long terror tunnel near Shifa Hospital. Israeli forces have also raided Hamas officials' homes, uncovering tunnel shafts and seizing weapons. In addition, Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon fired mortar shells at communities in northern Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes. The IDF has announced the deaths of several soldiers during the ongoing conflict.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israel's ground forces are now focusing on locating and disabling Hamas militants' extensive tunnel network beneath the Gaza Strip as part of their offensive. The Israeli military has encircled Gaza City, Hamas' main stronghold, and claims to have advanced into the heart of the city, while Hamas asserts that its fighters have inflicted heavy losses on the invading forces. Israel aims to target Hamas terrorists, infrastructure, commanders, bunkers, and communication rooms. The Israeli offensive has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties, and there are concerns for the safety of hostages believed to be held in the tunnels. Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Saudi Arabia for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit, marking the first visit by an Iranian head of state since the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia.