Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (disambiguation)


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On 27 October 2023, Israel began an invasion of the Gaza Strip in an escalation of its ongoing war with Hamas.

Background

Beginning on 13 October 2023, Israel began conducting several raids and operations in the Gaza Strip, in response to the Hamas attack on Israel, which lasted from 7–13 October. On 27 October, internet and mobile phone services in Gaza were almost completely cut off as Israel intensified its bombing campaign.[2] Following this, IDF launched a large-scale ground incursion into the Gaza Strip. Clashes between Hamas and IDF were reported near the towns of Beit Hanoun and Bureij.[3]

Naming

It is not clear whether the offensive initiated on 27 October is the "first step" in an invasion or another "probe", according to Al Jazeera.[4]

Campaign

On 28 October, the Israeli military reissued a call to Gaza residents to evacuate the north as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the "second phase of the war had begun".[5]

The IDF advanced on three axes, simultaneously air strikes and artillery bombardment increased in intensity.[citation needed] On 29 October, Israeli soldiers captured the town of As-Siafa in the Gaza Strip and raised their flag in the town.[6]

Reaction

On 29 October, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, described as "deeply concerning" reports from the Palestinian Red Crescent that the al-Quds hospital had received an urgent evacuation warning along with a notice that it was "going to be bombarded". He reiterated that it was "impossible to evacuate hospitals full of patients without endangering their lives."[7][8] Associated Press reported that Israeli airstrikes destroyed roads leading to the Al-Shifa hospital, making it increasingly difficult to reach.[9]

References

  1. ^ Nakhoul, Samia (13 October 2023). "How Hamas secretly built a 'mini-army' to fight Israel". Reuters. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Near-total internet and cellular blackout hits Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes". NBC News. 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  3. ^ Ravid, Barak (28 October 2023). "Israeli military launches major ground incursion in Gaza". Axios. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. ^ Kusovac, Zoran (28 October 2023). "Analysis: Israel's ground attacks yield lots of bang, little success". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Israel-Gaza latest: War against Hamas in 'next stage'; Netanyahu warns conflict will be 'long and difficult'". Sky News. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  6. ^ "IDF soldiers raise Israeli flag in northern Gaza". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  7. ^ Lowe, Yohannes; Hall, Rachel; Ratcliffe, Rebecca; Ratcliffe, Rebecca (29 October 2023). "Israel-Hamas war live: WHO 'deeply concerned' by report of evacuation warning to Gaza's al-Quds hospital". The Guardian.
  8. ^ Lowe, Yohannes; Hall, Rachel; Ratcliffe, Rebecca; Ratcliffe, Rebecca (29 October 2023). "Israel-Hamas war live: WHO 'deeply concerned' by report of evacuation warning to Gaza's al-Quds hospital". The Guardian.
  9. ^ Lowe, Yohannes; Hall, Rachel; Ratcliffe, Rebecca; Ratcliffe, Rebecca (29 October 2023). "Israel-Hamas war live: WHO 'deeply concerned' by report of evacuation warning to Gaza's al-Quds hospital". The Guardian.