Israel's Gaza City Ground Offensive Escalates Amidst Rising Casualties and Global Condemnation
Israel's ground offensive in Gaza City escalates, targeting Hamas infrastructure. Residents flee amidst heavy strikes and rising casualties, drawing global condemnation and forced displacement allegations.
Israel marches ahead with new ground operation in Gaza City
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Israel begins Gaza City ground operation
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Overview
- Israel initiated a major ground offensive, "Operation Gideon’s Chariots II," in Gaza City to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and crush the militant group's ability to fight.
- The offensive, described as a major escalation, involved IDF divisions advancing into densely populated streets, controlling approximately 40% of Gaza City after intense airstrikes.
- Heavy strikes have led to at least 69 reported deaths and 386 wounded, prompting Gaza City residents to flee south in droves amidst the escalating conflict.
- The operation has sparked global condemnation, with Israeli rights organizations claiming evacuation orders amount to forced displacement, and UN experts alleging genocide.
- Israel vehemently rejects these allegations as "distorted and false," maintaining its goal to eliminate Hamas and secure the immediate release of all hostages.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by foregrounding the severe humanitarian impact on Palestinian civilians, emphasizing their displacement and hardship. They balance this with Israeli military objectives and international reactions, but give prominence to critical voices and a UN report accusing Israel of genocide, shaping a narrative focused on the human cost and international scrutiny of Israel's offensive.
"Thousands of families are attempting to flee Gaza City as the Israeli military confirms it has begun ground operations that are part of its large-scale assault aimed at occupying the city."
BBC News"The Palestinian Foreign Ministry urged "exceptional and urgent international intervention to protect civilians in Gaza City" as the Israel Defense Forces launched a major offensive operation there overnight."
ABC News"The Israel Defense Forces announced the launch of the next stage of "Operation Gideon Chariots," saying two divisions had begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City, with two regular divisions operating in the surrounding area."
CBS News"The Israeli military began a ground offensive in Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday."
ABC News"The announcement by Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee followed Defense Minister Israel Kataz's statement that "Gaza is burning" and further escalated the Israel-Hamas war as any potential ceasefire feels even further out of reach despite weeks of diplomacy."
NPR"Palestinian residents reported heavy strikes Tuesday across Gaza City as Israel’s defense minister said that “Gaza is burning,” in remarks that come as Israel has been planning a new offensive targeting the city."
Associated Press"The intensification came ahead of a long-threatened full-scale ground invasion of the city, which is home to hundreds of thousands of people."
BBC News"Israel’s defense minister said Tuesday that “Gaza is burning” after heavy strikes overnight targeted Gaza City, with America’s top diplomat signaling an intensive operation targeting the Gaza Strip’s biggest city may be underway."
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FAQ
The main objective of Operation Gideon's Chariots II is to dismantle Hamas infrastructure in Gaza City, crush the militant group's military and governance capabilities, eliminate Hamas's threat, and secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
The campaign could last up to a year, mainly due to the extensive Hamas tunnel system under Gaza City and the presence of Israeli hostages believed to be held there.
The operation has sparked global condemnation; Israeli rights organizations claim evacuation orders amount to forced displacement, and a UN commission has formally accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel rejects these allegations as distorted and false.
Israel has established a new “displaced persons city” near Khan Younis, equipped with water, food, shelter, and medical facilities, aiming to accommodate displaced Palestinians fleeing southern Gaza.
The Israeli army has begun sending call-up orders to 60,000 reservists, and troops are already operating on Gaza City's outskirts, with the operation involving combined land, air, and sea forces attacking Hamas infrastructure and positions.
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