Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on August 4 that the country has decided to fully occupy the Gaza Strip, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The move will involve expanding military operations across the entire enclave, including areas where Hamas is believed to be holding captives.
The planned expansion raises concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which has already been severely affected by months of conflict.
Hours following Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel began airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. Just 20 days later, Israel commenced its destructive ground invasion.
The conflict that has escalated into one of the worst humanitarian crises in history, with more than 1,700 people killed by Hamas, while Israel’s military response has resulted in over 55,000 Palestinian deaths.
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