The Israel Defense Forces announced the start of the first stage of a large-scale operation in the Gaza Strip, called "Gideon's Chariots". In particular, it is

The announcement comes after intensified airstrikes launched by the Israeli Air Force over the past week. "IDF troops have begun extensive ground operations throughout northern and southern Gaza as part of Operation 'Gideon's Chariots,'" the IDF announced Sunday morning.

Israeli troops have begun a new ground operation in Gaza as part of its Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on X that an ‘extensive’ ground operation was underway in northern and southern Gaza this afternoon.

Israel pursued its military operation in Gaza after it agreed to lift a two-month-old blockade on aid deliveries that has left the enclave on the brink of famine.

Two days after aid began entering Gaza, the desperately needed new supplies have not yet reached people in Gaza, which has been under an Israeli blockade for nearly three months, according to the United Nations.