IDF extends ground operation to the entire Gaza strip

IDF extends ground operation to the entire Gaza strip

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The IDF launched a ground operation in Gaza targeting Hamas strongholds with air support to reduce threats. This happened after Hamas violated the ceasefire and took hostages.

The Israeli Defense Forces have expanded ground operations to the entire territory of the Gaza Strip. This was stated by IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari, reports UNN.

Details

According to him, the Israeli military will conduct an operation against Hamas strongholds.

IDF resumes and expands ground operation against Hamas strongholds across Gaza

- IDF spokesman says in statement.

Daniel Hagari also emphasized "the importance of the air support provided by the IAF to the ground forces," noting that airstrikes against Hamas headquarters, weapons factories, tunnels and rocket launch sites reduce threats to the ground operation.

SEE ALSO: Since the start of the Gaza ground operation, the IDF has destroyed 500 Hamas mines and tunnels

Our policy is clear - we will strike forcefully against any threat to our territory

- said IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari.

To recap,

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced the resumption of military operations against Hamas after the group violated the ceasefire by failing to release hostages.

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