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Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza After Ceasefire Collapse

Renewed Israeli military actions target the Netzarim Corridor, intensifying civilian displacement and deepening the humanitarian crisis.

Volunteers and rescue workers use a bulldozer as to remove the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli army airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Mariam Dagga)
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An Israeli tank takes position on the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Overview

  • Israel has resumed airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza, aiming to establish a buffer zone in the Netzarim Corridor, which divides northern and southern Gaza.
  • Over 500 Palestinians, including many children, have been killed since the ceasefire ended, according to Gaza's health ministry, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties.
  • Hamas has retaliated by firing rockets at Tel Aviv, causing minimal damage, and accused Israel of reimposing a blockade and violating the truce.
  • The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened, with mass civilian displacement, severe shortages of medical supplies, and calls for international intervention.
  • The United States has expressed support for Israel's actions, while other global leaders and organizations have condemned the escalating violence and urged a return to negotiations.