The Israeli military started a “broad ground operation” within the war-torn Gaza Strip, the army stated on Sunday.
“Over the past day, IDF (army) troops in the Southern Command, both the standing army and reserves, began a broad ground operation throughout the northern and southern Gaza Strip, as part of the start of Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” the military stated in an announcement.
Military spokesman Avichay Adraee stated the military intensified assaults in Gaza up to now days, hitting greater than 670 Hamas targets “to disrupt the enemy’s preparations and assist the ground operation.”
The Israeli military intensified air assaults on Gaza within the final 5 days, coinciding with US President Donald Trump’s Gulf tour that included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
At least 378 Palestinians have been killed and scores injured within the onslaught, based on the Health Ministry.
The Israeli military has pursued a brutal offensive towards Gaza since October 2023, killing greater than 53,300 Palestinians, most of them girls and youngsters.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants final November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for warfare crimes and crimes towards humanity in Gaza.
Israel additionally faces a genocide case on the International Court of Justice for its warfare on the enclave.
Source: www.anews.com.tr