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Israel Issues Final Warning to Gaza Residents Amid Renewed Ground Offensive
- Israel Resumes Ground Operations in Gaza: The Israeli military has launched new ground attacks in central and southern Gaza, aiming to expand its security perimeter and weaken Hamas control.
- Final Warning to Gaza Residents: Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, warned Gaza residents to release hostages and remove Hamas, offering the possibility of leaving Gaza for those who comply.
- Rising Death Toll: Gaza’s health ministry reports over 436 people killed since Israel resumed heavy airstrikes, marking the deadliest attacks since the January ceasefire.
On Wednesday, Israel resumed ground operations in Gaza and issued what it called a final warning to the people living in the area.
The Israeli government demanded the release of all remaining hostages and called for the removal of Hamas from power, warning of severe consequences if these demands were not met.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, Israel has carried out the deadliest airstrikes since the temporary ceasefire in January, resulting in the deaths of over 400 people.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they had begun targeted ground operations in the central and southern parts of Gaza. Their goal, they said, is to expand the security perimeter and create a partial buffer zone between the northern and southern regions of the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, delivered a stern message to Gaza’s residents. “This is the last warning. Listen to the advice given by the President of the United States.
Return the hostages and remove Hamas from power, and other options will become available to you—including the possibility of leaving Gaza for other parts of the world,” he stated.
Katz was referring to a recent warning by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who said earlier this month, “To the people of Gaza: A beautiful future awaits, but not if you hold hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!”
The ongoing conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,218 people, most of whom were civilians. During the attack, 251 people were taken hostage. According to the Israeli military, 58 hostages remain in Gaza, including 34 who are believed to be dead.
Since Israel resumed its military campaign, Gaza’s civil defense agency has reported that at least 436 people have been killed, and the death toll continues to rise.
International organizations and human rights groups have expressed concern about the increasing civilian casualties and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
As tensions continue to escalate, there are growing fears that the conflict could spread further, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
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Israel insists it will not stop its operations until all hostages are returned and Hamas is removed from power, while Hamas remains defiant despite the intense military pressure.
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