Israel Military Approves Plan for New Gaza Offensive
The Israeli military has approved the framework for a new operation in the Gaza Strip, following calls from the security cabinet to seize control of Gaza City.
Jerusalem - The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had authorized the 'framework' for a fresh military campaign in the Gaza Strip, days after the country's security cabinet urged the capture of Gaza City.
According to a statement released by the army, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the head of the armed forces, approved the primary blueprint for the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) operational plan concerning Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has not yet provided specific details on when Israeli troops might enter Gaza City, where thousands have sought refuge after fleeing previous conflicts.
In recent days, there has been an intensification of Israeli airstrikes in residential areas such as Zeitoun and Sabra, which are reportedly targeting civilian homes, possibly including high-rise buildings.
The news of the IDF's plan comes just hours after Hamas claimed that a senior delegation had traveled to Cairo for initial talks with Egyptian officials regarding a temporary ceasefire.
The Israeli government’s intentions to expand its military operations in Gaza, after over two years of ongoing conflict, have been met with international condemnation and domestic opposition.
According to Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director-general of the Hamas government media office in Gaza, Israeli forces have been conducting 'aggressive' incursions into Gaza City since approving the operational plan.
These actions are said to represent a dangerous escalation aimed at altering the territory's reality through force and destruction.
Experts affiliated with the United Nations have raised alarms about an impending humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to severe restrictions imposed by Israel on the entry of humanitarian aid.
As per data from the health ministry in Gaza, which is regarded as reliable by the UN, the Israeli military campaign has resulted in the deaths of at least 61,599 Palestinians.
According to a statement released by the army, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the head of the armed forces, approved the primary blueprint for the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) operational plan concerning Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has not yet provided specific details on when Israeli troops might enter Gaza City, where thousands have sought refuge after fleeing previous conflicts.
In recent days, there has been an intensification of Israeli airstrikes in residential areas such as Zeitoun and Sabra, which are reportedly targeting civilian homes, possibly including high-rise buildings.
The news of the IDF's plan comes just hours after Hamas claimed that a senior delegation had traveled to Cairo for initial talks with Egyptian officials regarding a temporary ceasefire.
The Israeli government’s intentions to expand its military operations in Gaza, after over two years of ongoing conflict, have been met with international condemnation and domestic opposition.
According to Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director-general of the Hamas government media office in Gaza, Israeli forces have been conducting 'aggressive' incursions into Gaza City since approving the operational plan.
These actions are said to represent a dangerous escalation aimed at altering the territory's reality through force and destruction.
Experts affiliated with the United Nations have raised alarms about an impending humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to severe restrictions imposed by Israel on the entry of humanitarian aid.
As per data from the health ministry in Gaza, which is regarded as reliable by the UN, the Israeli military campaign has resulted in the deaths of at least 61,599 Palestinians.
