The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have expanded their ground operations in the Gaza Strip after weeks of building up forces along the narrow strip of land. Israeli forces have moved into the north area of the strip just north of Gaza city as well just south of the city.
The beginning of the ground invasion comes after weeks of aerial bombardments throughout the strip, a response to the October 7 terrorist attack by Palestinian group Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip. The attacks by Hamas left over one thousand Israelis dead, with around 200 others taken hostage and brought back to the Gaza Strip. Hamas has only released a handful of hostages since, all foreign citizens.
The air strikes on Gaza by Israeli forces have drawn criticism for the collateral damage. Over 8,000 Palestinians are believed to have been killed in the strikes, with Israel responding that they try to avoid civilian causalities and blaming Hamas for keeping military targets near civilians.
Israel has claimed responsibility for a strike on a refugee camp on the Jabalia refugee camp on October 31. Israel says the strike killed Ibrahim Biari, a suspected key planner in the October 7 attacks.
No comments:
Post a Comment