Military of Israel announces approval for fresh Gaza offensive operations
In the heart of August 2025, the Israeli military has launched a major offensive in Gaza City, focusing on extensive military operations in the northern and eastern parts of the city. The attacks have led to massive destruction, including the systematic demolition of entire urban areas such as the Az Zaytoun and As Sabra neighborhoods, with residential buildings and displaced persons' shelters targeted [1].
The UN and OHCHR report continuous bombardment causing severe civilian casualties and widespread displacement towards western Gaza City, with some families trapped amid ongoing attacks. The situation has led to a dire humanitarian crisis, with the UN-backed experts warning of a widespread famine unfolding in Gaza [2].
Despite international calls for a ceasefire, Israel's government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has confirmed continued offensive operations aimed at defeating Hamas and capturing Gaza City. While Israel plans to negotiate for the release of hostages captured during the October 7, 2023 attack, military actions persist unabated [1].
The Israeli military has approved a framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, a move that has sparked an international outcry [3]. The AFP tally of deaths in the Gaza war is based on official figures, with Israel's brutal bombardment having killed at least 61,599 Palestinians [4].
Israeli troops have not been given a precise timetable for entering Gaza City, where thousands have taken refuge after fleeing previous offensives. The Netanyahu government's plans to expand the Gaza war have also led to Israel drastically curtailing the amount of humanitarian aid it allows into Gaza [5].
Meanwhile, at least 26 European countries have called for unrestricted aid to Gaza, and Hamas has announced that a senior delegation has arrived in Cairo for preliminary talks with Egyptian officials on a temporary truce [6]. New Zealand's Prime Minister has criticized Israel's Netanyahu for losing the plot while waging war on Gaza [7].
Madonna has also appealed to Pope Leo XIV to help Gaza's starving children [8]. As the situation continues to unfold, the international community remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls for a swift resolution to the conflict.
[1] UN and OHCHR report continuous bombardment causing severe civilian casualties and widespread displacement towards western Gaza City. [2] UN-backed experts warn of a widespread famine unfolding in Gaza. [3] Israeli military approves framework for new offensive in Gaza Strip. [4] Israeli troops have not been given a precise timetable for entering Gaza City. [5] Israel has drastically curtailed the amount of humanitarian aid it allows into Gaza. [6] At least 26 European countries call for unrestricted aid to Gaza. [7] New Zealand's Prime Minister criticizes Israel's Netanyahu for losing the plot while waging war on Gaza. [8] Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV to help Gaza's starving children.
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