Israel has announced a major expansion of its military operations in Gaza, seizing large areas for security zones and initiating mass evacuations. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the move aims to clear militants and infrastructure while urging Gazans to eliminate Hamas and return Israeli hostages to end the war.
The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for areas around Rafah and Khan Younis, directing residents to the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 53 fatalities on Wednesday, including 19 people killed in a strike on a UN clinic sheltering displaced individuals. Israel claimed the site was a Hamas command center, but provided no evidence.
Palestinians continue to face extreme hardship, with families struggling to find safety amid continuous airstrikes. Israel has taken control of about 17% of Gaza’s land and has hinted at facilitating the voluntary departure of residents, further deepening the humanitarian crisis.
As military operations intensify, diplomatic efforts led by Qatar and Egypt have failed to reach a ceasefire agreement. The conflict has also spread beyond Gaza, with Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in Lebanon and Syria.
Source: Swifteradio.com
