Title: Israeli Ground Forces Launch Operation in Southern Gaza Amidst Intense Bombardment
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In a dramatic escalation of the conflict, Israeli ground forces have initiated a ground operation in southern Gaza after enduring three days of relentless bombardment. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) head has confirmed that the nation is fiercely fighting battles in both northern and southern regions of Gaza.
Expanding their ground incursion across Gaza, Israeli forces have come face to face with terrorist groups, engaging in intense combat. The heavy bombings following the end of a week-long ceasefire have been deemed the most severe wave of attacks to date.
As a preemptive measure, the Israeli army has issued evacuation orders for multiple districts in Khan Younis, suspecting that members of the Hamas leadership may be hiding within the city. This strategic move, however, has prompted a degree of panic within a Gaza hospital, according to the United Nations.
Tragically, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported that over 500 people have lost their lives since the resumption of the bombing campaign, bringing the total death toll to more than 15,500 since the commencement of the conflict. To retaliate against Israeli aggression, rockets have continued to rain down on Israel from Gaza, resulting in minor injuries for one individual in the city of Holon.
The ongoing violence has forced hundreds of thousands of civilians to flee their homes and seek refuge in Khan Younis, spiraling the region into a humanitarian crisis as approximately 1.8 million internally displaced people now reside in Gaza.
Attempting to minimize civilian casualties, the IDF has resorted to various measures such as posting online maps of target areas and issuing warnings to evacuate. The IDF justifies these actions by highlighting the challenge they face with Hamas embedding military operations within civilian neighborhoods.
To date, the IDF claims to have successfully destroyed 500 “terror tunnel” shafts used by Hamas and carried out over 10,000 airstrikes on identified “terror targets” with the assistance of soldiers on the ground.
The situation remains highly volatile, with further developments expected in the coming days. The “Poh Diaries” will continue to provide updates on this ongoing conflict and its impact on the civilians caught in the crossfire.
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