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Israel Expands Gaza Offensive with Ground Troop Mobilization

Operation Gideon’s Chariots intensifies as Israeli forces target Hamas, resulting in hundreds of Palestinian deaths and worsening humanitarian conditions.

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli airstrike that struck tents at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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The Israeli military announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with rescuers in the beseiged Palestinian territory reporting 10 killed on May 17 in fresh Israeli strikes.

Overview

  • Israel has launched an expanded military operation, named Operation Gideon’s Chariots, involving extensive airstrikes and the mobilization of ground troops in Gaza.
  • Over 300 Palestinians have been killed since Thursday, with hospitals describing conditions as catastrophic due to damage and lack of supplies.
  • The operation aims to dismantle Hamas' infrastructure and secure the release of 58 hostages, with Israeli forces targeting over 150 sites in the past 24 hours.
  • U.N. officials and Arab leaders have condemned Israel’s actions, with some accusing the country of collective punishment and genocide.
  • International calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access have intensified, but negotiations remain stalled following U.S. President Donald Trump’s regional visit.