Intensifying Plans for Ground Offensive in Gaza Strip: Israeli Army’s Aim to Eliminate Hamas

2023-10-21 15:56:50

The Israeli Army stated this Saturday that it is intensifying plans and maneuvers to carry out a ground offensive in the Gaza Stripwith the aim of eliminating the Palestinian Islamist group Hamasauthor of the terrorist attacks once morest Israel on the 7th, in which 1,400 people died and more than 200, including several of various nationalities, were kidnapped.

“In recent days, plans have been approved to expand operational activities” and units of the Defense Forces of Israel“both in regular and reserve service, are deployed on the ground and carry out training exercises, according to approved operational plans,” according to a statement from the Israeli Army.

Armored units and infantry forces are already on the ground with the support of mechanized means, while the Air Force continues bombing targets in Hamas in Gaza, particularly in the northern half of the Strip.

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So far, more than a million people have already left northern Gaza heading south, as urged by the Israeli Army, which, at least in the face of public opinion, is sending the message that it is trying to minimize the risk of casualties among the civilian population, according to the UN.

The death toll from Israeli attacks continues to rise, according to figures provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Since October 7, at least 4,469 people have died in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli bombings, of which more than 70% are minors, women and the elderly; There are also 14,000 injured by the air attacks.

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