Israeli offensive in Gaza raises humanitarian concerns
Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Friday resulted in the deaths of 108 people, including 31 children and 27 women. The Israeli army has launched a new offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and releasing hostages, according to a statement.
What do you need to know?
- Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip: On Friday, 108 people died, including 31 children and 27 women. The attacks targeted the south and north of the Gaza Strip.
- New Gideon's Chariots offensive: The Israeli army has begun extensive military operations aimed at defeating Hamas and releasing hostages.
- Humanitarian crisis: Israel plans to resume humanitarian aid under new terms, a decision that has been criticised by the UN and aid organisations.
What are the goals of Israel's new offensive?
The Israeli army has launched a new offensive, Gideon's Chariots, with the aim of defeating Hamas and releasing hostages. The offensive plan was approved by the Israeli government last week and involves relocating Palestinian civilians to the south and seizing strategic areas of the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the campaign will be conducted with full force.
What are the international reactions to Israel's actions?
While Israel continues its military operations, there is growing concern internationally about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has imposed a blockade on humanitarian aid deliveries, which has drawn criticism from the UN and aid organisations. Israel declares that aid will be resumed with the participation of the USA, but under new terms to prevent it from being diverted by Hamas.
What are the prospects for a ceasefire?
Despite the growing tension between Israel and the USA, which is pressing for a ceasefire, Israel rejects the truce proposals that do not guarantee the disarmament of Hamas.
Hamas has expressed readiness to agree to a ceasefire and release hostages, but only on the condition of ending the conflict. Meanwhile, Israel continues its actions, aiming to destroy Hamas and release the hostages.
