The Israeli military has launched a ground invasion in Gaza following intense airstrikes and military operations that began Monday night, forcing the evacuation of nearly 700,000 residents.
Invasion Details
The Israeli forces began their assault by deploying tanks into the city, following weeks of escalating airstrikes targeting Gaza’s high-rise buildings.
The “Jerusalem Post” reported that the recent battles in northern Gaza are the most intense since 2021.
Evacuation Orders and Humanitarian Impact
Izrael issued its first-ever mass evacuation order for the entire city of Gaza, urging all civilians to leave immediately. Previous warnings only targeted specific buildings and their neighborhoods.
The Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Gaza would be “crushed” if it fails to surrender and release held hostages for over a year. More Israeli units are expected to join the ground invasion in the coming days.
Humanitarian Crisis
According to the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza, nearly 65,000 Palestinians — mostly women and children — have been killed since the beginning of the Israeli offensive, which followed the Hamas attack of October 7,.
