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Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Northern Gaza

Israeli forces intensify operations in Shejaiya to expand a 'security zone,' as airstrikes kill dozens and worsen Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

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Palestinians grieve over the bodies of their relatives, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike, at the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
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Overview

  • The Israeli military launched a new ground offensive in Shejaiya, northern Gaza, aiming to expand a 'security zone' and seize territory to pressure Hamas into releasing 59 hostages.
  • Airstrikes targeted a school sheltering displaced families, killing at least 27 civilians, including women and children, according to Gaza health officials.
  • The United Nations reports that Israel has declared two-thirds of Gaza as 'no-go zones,' displacing approximately 280,000 Palestinians since mid-March.
  • Israel conducted a strike in Lebanon, killing senior Hamas commander Hassan Farhat, escalating regional tensions as concerns grow over broader instability.
  • Gaza faces acute shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies due to an Israeli blockade, with humanitarian conditions described as catastrophic by aid organizations.