Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza's southern Rafah City on Thursday, escalating ground operations amid ongoing clashes and humanitarian warnings. Troops entered the Shabura refugee camp, claiming to dismantle 'terrorist infrastructure' while targeting areas like the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital—accused by Israel of being a Hamas command center. Hamas denies the allegations, calling recent rocket attacks retaliation for civilian casualties.
Evacuation Chaos & Crossfire Residents were ordered to flee Salah al-Din Road, Gaza's main north-south artery, as Israeli forces expanded operations to central and northern areas. Thousands displaced earlier now face renewed uncertainty. The UN Relief and Works Agency warned of 'the worst yet to come,' citing blocked aid and intensified sieges.
Rocket Exchanges & Rising Toll Air raid sirens blared in central/southern Israel as rockets from Gaza triggered alerts in Tel Aviv. The Hamas-linked death toll since Tuesday’s renewed strikes reached 591, with over 1,000 wounded. Both sides brace for prolonged conflict as ceasefire hopes fade.
Global Concerns Mount Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA described an 'endless unleashing of inhumane ordeals,' spotlighting Gaza’s collapsing infrastructure. With aid routes disrupted, international groups urge de-escalation. The world watches as civilian suffering deepens.
Israel Intensifies Ground Operations in Gaza as Tensions Escalate
