US EditionIsrael’s military announces the start of ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza
- On May 18, 2025, the Israeli military launched extensive new ground operations across northern and southern Gaza Strip.
- The offensive follows weeks of airstrikes aimed at weakening Hamas and pressuring it to accept a ceasefire on Israel's terms.
- The strikes targeted over 670 locations, killing dozens of militants but also causing significant civilian casualties including families in Khan Younis and Jabaliya camps.
- Health officials reported at least 103 killed overnight, with 18 children and 13 women among the dead, as hospitals including northern Gaza’s main one closed due to bombing.
- The operation intensified humanitarian crises amid a blockade, while indirect ceasefire talks in Doha aim to end fighting with hostage releases and Hamas disarmament.
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Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza
Footage released by the Israeli Army, showing military operations in a location given as northern Gaza, in this screen grab taken from an undated handout video. Photo: Israeli Army/Handout via REUTERS The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up its campaign in the enclave, where Palestinian health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.
Foreign Minister on Israel's Offensive: "Unacceptable"
The Israeli military has launched extensive ground offensives in Gaza. At least 130 people have been killed in the latest attacks, according to Hamas-controlled health authorities. – The Israeli government's plans for an expanded military offensive with extensive forced displacement of civilians are difficult to reconcile with international law, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip while airstrikes in its new offensive killed at least 103 people, including dozens of children, overnight and into Sunday, hospitals and medics said. The bombardment…
Israel starts Gaza ground assault after hundreds killed, no progress in talks
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun “extensive ground operations” in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up its campaign in the enclave, where Palestinian health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.
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