Israeli forces advance further into Gaza City

Israeli tanks have advanced further into Gaza City, detonating vehicles rigged with explosives. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 19 people, according to Palestinian officials and eyewitnesses.

Israel is pursuing plans to fully control Gaza City, which it considers the last stronghold of Hamas.

Palestinians reported that Israeli forces detonated old tanks in the eastern part of the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, destroying homes and forcing families to flee. The Israeli military dropped leaflets calling on residents to move south, as it expands operations westward.

According to Mohammad Abu Abdullah, a resident of the area, people are confused about whether to stay or leave.

The Israeli military stated it is fighting Hamas in various areas of Gaza, targeting military infrastructure and positions used for attacks against Israeli soldiers.

The Gaza Health Ministry announced that at least 98 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the past 24 hours, including 19 from Israeli strikes on homes in Gaza City. Additionally, nine people died due to malnutrition, bringing the famine death toll to 348, including 127 children.

Israel denies that there are deaths from famine in Gaza, attributing the deaths to other medical causes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the security cabinet to discuss a new operation to seize Gaza City.

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ- Reuters