In the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel has reported an expansion of its operations in the Gaza Strip . In response, Hamas has stated that its operatives are prepared to confront any attacks. The situation remains tense, and developments are being closely monitored.
Israel has “expanded” its operations in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian group Hamas saying its operatives were ready to confront attacks with “full force”. As Israeli air and ground forces stepped up their attacks on Friday night, local telecom firms and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Gaza said that the internet and mobile phone services were cut off.
“In the last hours, we intensified the attacks in Gaza,” stated Israel’s military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari during a televised news briefing. He also mentioned that Israel’s air force was conducting extensive strikes on Hamas’ tunnels and other infrastructure.
Hagari further indicated, “In addition to the attacks carried out in the last few days, ground forces are expanding their operations tonight.” the Gaza Strip
Following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israeli towns, which resulted in the loss of over 1,400 lives, Gaza’s health ministry has reported that Israel’s retaliatory bombardments have led to the deaths of more than 7,300 Palestinians.