Israel intensifies military operations in Gaza amidst growing pressure on Netanyahu
- Israeli forces launch strikes across Gaza following pressure from U.S. envoy to target Hamas militants in a focused way.
- Netanyahu's coalition faces divisions as Israel expands military operations into northern Gaza Strip, causing casualties among Palestinians.
- The situation in Gaza escalates as Netanyahu faces internal and external challenges over the military campaign.
Israeli planes and tanks attacked areas in the Gaza Strip. The White House national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. wanted Israel to target Hamas militants specifically, not launch a full-scale attack on Rafah. Many Palestinians fled their homes in fear. Families returned to find their homes destroyed. Israeli forces re-entered areas in northern Gaza they had cleared before. Israel expressed concerns about tunnels under Rafah leading to Egypt. Netanyahu believed the operation in Rafah could be finished in a few weeks. The conflict has caused many casualties and destruction in Gaza. Aid agencies warned of shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies. The U.S. military sent aid to Gaza by sea. Israeli troops entered parts of northern Gaza, causing casualties. Israel also took control of areas in Rafah. The military found the body of a man taken hostage by Hamas. The conflict has intensified, with continuous airstrikes and shelling. The Israeli military conducted operations against militants in Gaza. Defence Minister Gantz called for a plan to end the war. The coalition government in Israel faced challenges due to the ongoing conflict. Israel suffered casualties in the fighting. The situation in Rafah remained tense with ongoing bombings. Israel aimed to capture Rafah to eliminate Hamas and protect its security.