Israeli forces launched their first ground operations in Gaza Friday, marking a dangerous new phase in the eight-day conflict. Tanks and infantry conducted \"localized raids\" near the strip’s border, turbocharging what began as an air campaign. 🚨
Ground Forces Enter Gaza
The military ordered over 1 million Gaza City residents to evacuate southward within 24 hours—a move the UN calls \"impossible\" without \"devastating humanitarian consequences.\" Families packed belongings into cars and donkey carts, fleeing the sprawling city as explosions lit the sky.
Escalating Toll
Since Hamas’ surprise October 7 attack triggered the crisis, over 3,000 lives have been lost on both sides. Civilians now face shortages of water, fuel, and medical supplies, with Gaza’s sole power plant warning it could shut down within hours. 💔
Global leaders urge de-escalation, but neither side shows signs of backing down. Stay tuned as this fast-moving story develops.
