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.
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According to him, the Israeli military will conduct an operation against Hamas strongholds.
IDF resumes and expands ground operation against Hamas strongholds across Gaza
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.
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Our policy is clear - we will strike forcefully against any threat to our territory
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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