The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has launched the first ‘localised’ raids into Gaza as they prepare for a ground offensive. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his country had just begun to retaliate, hinting at a major escalation.
Tens of thousands continued to flee from northern Gaza to the south after Israel issued a 24-hour evacuation notice in anticipation of an expected ground offensive. This action was taken in response to the surprise attack by the ruling Hamas militant group nearly a week ago.
Since the beginning of the war on Saturday, October 7, over 1,300 people have been killed in Israel by Hamas, and more than 1,900 have lost their lives in Palestine’s Gaza and the West Bank.
