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Israeli tanks have entered the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for the first time in 21 months, initiating ground operations amid ongoing conflict, evacuations, and a worsening humanitarian crisis, with international agencies warning of severe impacts on civilians and infrastructure.
Israeli tanks have entered Deir al-Balah in Gaza for the first time amid heavy fighting, causing mass displacement and raising concerns over the destruction of critical infrastructure and worsening humanitarian conditions, as international condemnation grows over civilian casualties and aid restrictions.
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) tanks have advanced into central Rafah, reaching near the Al-Awda mosque, as part of an intensified military operation. The IDF has expanded its ground maneuvers with four brigades now operating in the area. This development comes amid a severe humanitarian crisis, with most of Rafah evacuated and key hospitals shut down, leaving only the Tal Al-Sultan Maternity Hospital operational.
A six-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, and the paramedics trying to save her were killed by Israeli tanks in Gaza City. Hind had called for help as the lone survivor of an attack, but the area was an active combat zone, and despite prior coordination, the ambulance was targeted and destroyed. The girl's mother is calling for accountability, while Israel has not released an official statement. The incident has raised accusations and concerns about the targeting of civilians and medical personnel in the conflict.
Israeli tanks continue to push into southern Gaza, approaching the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, as the communications blackout in Gaza enters its eighth day. The ongoing fighting has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of Palestinians seeking shelter in the south and limited access to medical care. Israeli officials accuse Hamas of operating from the hospital, while Palestinians report intense Israeli fire making it dangerous to seek medical help. The conflict has reignited debates over the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposing the idea, while the U.S. State Department emphasizes the need for lasting security and reconstruction in Gaza.
Israeli tanks have reached the center of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip after intense combat, as the Israeli military expands its ground war against Hamas militants. The fighting has left the enclave's 2.3 million people with nowhere to hide, with international aid organizations warning of a humanitarian catastrophe. Despite calls for a ceasefire, Israel has rejected halting the fighting, while the UN chief vows to keep pressing for a humanitarian ceasefire.
Israeli tanks have surrounded Gaza's Indonesian Hospital, where the Hamas-run health ministry reported 12 people killed. The Israeli military claimed to have targeted "terrorists" who had opened fire from within the hospital, while the hospital's director stated that the post-operative care department was hit and troops were only 20m away. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed his shock at the situation, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is coordinating the evacuation of patients. The UN Security Council has called for humanitarian pauses, but the killing and suffering of Palestinians have increased. Hospitals are protected under international humanitarian law, and any military operation around them should spare patients and medical staff.
Israeli tanks have surrounded a hospital in north Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians and dozens wounded, according to health officials. The Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia was reportedly hit by artillery fire, with efforts underway to evacuate civilians. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in the southern town of Rafah killed at least 14 Palestinians. Despite the ongoing fighting, there are indications of a possible pause in hostilities as negotiations for a Qatari-mediated deal to free hostages and enable aid deliveries progress. The conflict has left thousands homeless and caused significant civilian casualties.
Fierce fighting has erupted as Palestinians claim that Israeli tanks are approaching Gaza City.
Heavy clashes erupted as Israeli tanks briefly reached the outskirts of Gaza City, cutting off a key road and firing at vehicles. Israeli jets bombed the area, leaving large craters and killing three people. The tanks later retreated, and citizen movement returned to normal. Israeli forces have escalated their offensive in response to Hamas attacks, with over 8,000 people, mostly civilians, killed in air and ground attacks. The Israeli army has struck over 600 targets in 24 hours, aiming to "destroy" Hamas. Tens of thousands of people are still in the area, despite warnings to evacuate.
Israeli tanks have taken positions inside the Gaza Strip as the IDF expands its efforts to dismantle the Hamas terrorist infrastructure. The IDF has increased attacks from the air, sea, and land, with 310 soldiers identified as dead and only four hostages released so far. Despite threats of a full ground invasion, it has yet to occur. In addition, clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in the North have resulted in rocket fire and the killing of terrorists attempting to enter Israel.