Israel Expands Gaza Offensive to Seize Major Territories

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announces a large-scale military operation to capture significant areas of Gaza, intensifying the ongoing conflict and worsening the humanitarian crisis.

Israel has launched an expanded military operation in Gaza, aiming to seize large areas of the territory and incorporate them into security zones.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the operation seeks to eliminate Hamas fighters and infrastructure while urging Gazans to disarm Hamas and release hostages.
Over 50,000 Palestinians have been reported killed since the conflict began, with the majority being civilians, according to Gaza's health ministry.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated further, with widespread displacement, critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, and continued international condemnation of civilian casualties.
The United Nations has condemned an Israeli attack on an emergency convoy that killed 15 aid workers, calling for an investigation into the incident.