Hey news fans! In a dramatic twist in the region, the Israeli military has ramped up its ground operations in southern Gaza. Troops have advanced into the Shabura refugee camp in Rafah City, dismantling what they say are terrorist infrastructure sites. This move is part of an effort to shape a buffer zone between northern and southern parts of the enclave.
At the same time, ground operations continue in northern and central Gaza. Residents have been urged to avoid the main Salah al-Din Road and instead use coastal routes for safety. Meanwhile, the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital—already out of service due to fuel shortages and earlier strikes—was also targeted, with Israeli forces alleging that the site was being used by Hamas to coordinate attacks.
The situation remains tense. Shortly after these operations were announced, air raid sirens sounded in central and southern Israel. Three rockets were fired from southern Gaza: one was intercepted while others landed in open areas. Explosions echoed in Tel Aviv, though no casualties have been confirmed so far.
In a fiery statement, the armed wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the rocket launches, calling the move a retaliation against what they described as massacres against civilians. Adding to the uncertainty, a representative from the UN agency for Palestine refugees warned that "the worst is yet to come." Tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate under the ongoing ground invasion, with relentless strikes disrupting everyday life.
Reports indicate that Israel resumed its strikes on Gaza on Tuesday after a ceasefire that began on January 19 unraveled. According to the Hamas-run Gaza media office, the death toll from renewed strikes has reached 591, with 1,042 others wounded. As the conflict intensifies, everyone is keeping a close eye on the evolving situation.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
