On Monday, Israel’s security cabinet approved plans to intensify its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, with the mobilization of tens of thousands of reserve soldiers. This decision followed a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting Israel’s main international airport, Ben Gurion, just hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the cabinet to discuss the conflict’s next phase.
The Israeli military aims to enhance its operations against Hamas, striving to put increased pressure on the group to secure the release of hostages taken during the October 7 terrorist attacks. Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated that troops will expand their operations to “destroy all infrastructure above and below the ground” related to Hamas. The ongoing siege in Gaza, which has resulted in the longest blockade of humanitarian aid in the conflict’s history, has severely restricted the entry of essential goods, including food, fuel, and medical supplies, for over three months now.
The humanitarian toll has been devastating, with reports indicating that more than 51,000 people have been killed in Gaza, including many women and children. In retaliation for the earlier attacks by Hamas, which resulted in around 1,200 Israeli deaths and approximately 250 hostages, Israel has escalated its offensive as part of a broader strategy in the ongoing conflict. Both sides are facing immense humanitarian crises, underscoring the urgency for a resolution in a situation marked by escalating violence and profound suffering.
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