Israel has been preparing to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, after telling Palestinians living in the densely populated territory to flee.
Israel is warning the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah not to start a war on a second front.
In a tense and rapidly evolving situation, Israel has made a resolute commitment to dismantle Hamas, as its military forces prepare to advance into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. The renewed escalation of hostilities has brought the region to the brink of a full-blown conflict, with both sides exchanging heavy fire, leaving the Palestinian territory in shambles.
Tensions have been mounting for weeks, with sporadic clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants escalating into a barrage of rocket attacks from Gaza and retaliatory airstrikes by Israel. The international community is growing increasingly concerned about the escalating violence and the devastating impact it is having on civilians caught in the crossfire.
Israel’s vow to eliminate Hamas comes as it mobilizes troops and deploys additional resources to the border. The Israeli government accuses Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, of using the region as a launching pad for attacks on Israeli territory. Meanwhile, Hamas defends its actions as a response to Israeli occupation and oppression.
As diplomatic efforts struggle to find a peaceful resolution, the world watches with bated breath, hoping to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. #featured