Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) expanded their land and aerial operations in the Gaza Strip at dawn on Thursday (20). According to the Ministry of Health, controlled by Hamas, at least 70 were killed in the most recent attack, raising the total of fatalities to more than 700 in the last two days.
Local reports indicate that six houses in eastern Khan Youis were hit by Israeli bombings, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people and injuries in tens.
The Israeli army said it will continue the offensive and that its troops advanced to the Netzarim corridor, which divides the north and south of the Gaza Strip.
The new offensive comes after Israel intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Rebelde Houthi group in another chapter of the resumption of conflict in the Middle East after the end of the ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas.
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The projectile launched Thursday by the Houthis was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force before crossing the border, according to the country’s army. The Israeli defense system has called on alert sirens in various areas of the country, but there are no reports of injuries or damage.
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The Houthis, which are supported by Iran, claim to act in solidarity with the Palestinians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, after it has been in force since January.
In a national statement, the rebel group’s military spokesman stated that the target of the attack was Ben Gurion airport, near Tel Aviv.
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USA intensify attacks in Yemen
The tension in the Middle East increased after the United States perform attacks on Hethis positions in Yemen. The Pentagon reported that 30 targets have been hit since last Saturday, in the largest American military operation in the region since the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
The escalation of attacks led Trump to issue an alert to Iran, warning of “severe consequences” if Houthis continues to attack commercial ships on strategic routes.
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The war began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapped 251 hostages. Since then, Israeli military offensive has resulted in over 48,500 dead in Gaza, according to Hamas.
(With information from BBC and The Washington Post)
