Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza; Over 7,700 Palestinians Killed, Over 200 Hostages As Communication Cut Off

Ground invasion of Gaza expected to take months as Israeli officials plan to gradually encircle Hamas; Hostages' families feel the intensifying conflict jeopardizes their loved ones' safety.

• The Israeli invasion of Gaza could take several months or up to a year due to a strategy involving gradual encirclement of key zones and destruction of Hamas military infrastructure, particularly its network of underground tunnels.
• There are concerns about the safety of over 200 hostages held by Hamas, with families pressuring the Israeli government and foreign governments advocating their release; only four women have been released so far.
• Communication networks in Gaza are cut off, and supplies, including food, water and fuel, are rapidly depleting, leaving the population in dire conditions; the UN has called for an immediate 'humanitarian truce'.
• An expanded ground operation and intense bombardment have escalated violence in Gaza. This has resulted in over 7,700 Palestinian deaths and the displacement of over 1 million people.
• Despite the hostilities, political figures such as the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi are working on de-escalation efforts through talks with both parties for the release of prisoners and hostages.

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