Jerusalem: Israeli Forces Push Deeper into Gaza Strip, Kill Militants, Disrupt Infrastructure
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had surrounded the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, as part of a larger operation aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and expanding the security zone in the region. The military operation, which began overnight, resulted in the killing of several militants and the raid on a suspected Hamas command center.
The IDF deployed troops, accompanied by dogs and armored personnel carriers, as seen in footage released by the military, to sweep through the area, firing into damaged buildings before entering them. Witnesses reported the presence of women, children, and men fleeing the area, which was widely shared on social media.
The military also launched operations in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, over the weekend, targeting Hamas targets and infrastructure sites using fighter jets. According to the IDF, this marks the end of the two-month ceasefire and the beginning of a new phase in the conflict.
As the situation continues to unfold, Gaza-based health authorities reported a total of 50,021 deaths and 113,274 injuries since the fighting broke out in early October 2023. In the past 24 hours, at least 41 bodies and 61 wounded individuals were brought to hospitals, bringing the death toll to 50,021.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized the military campaign’s goal of destroying Hamas and securing the release of remaining hostages. The renewed Israeli offensive has left the region in a state of turmoil, with the Palestinian death toll rapidly rising. The situation remains precarious, and the international community continues to monitor the situation closely.
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Original Source: https://www.morungexpress.com/israeli-forces-push-deeper-into-gaza-surrounding-rafah-neighbourhood
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Publish Date: 2025-03-23 19:09:00
