Israel’s decisive battle against Hamas in Gaza: Updates and latest news

Palestinians inspect the ruins of houses devastated by Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, located in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 4, 2023.

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas sees the Israeli military reporting a death toll of 76 in their ground operations in Gaza.

Despite calls from the US to reduce harm to Palestinian civilians, Israeli bombing caused multiple deaths and injuries among Palestinians, reigniting violence and warfare.

Monday morning brought a posting from the Israeli military, directing Gazans to evacuate approximately 20 areas or blocks in the Gaza Strip, further intensifying the situation.

The Israeli government claims that they are designating “safe areas” for Gaza civilians to minimize harm to them, despite reports from U.N. officials and residents that it’s hard to comply with these orders due to unreliable internet and electricity.

Meanwhile, widespread clashes continue to occur, with Israel and Hamas forces engaging in combat, and the death toll for the Israeli military continuing to rise.

While many casualties were reported in Khan Younis and Rafah, the situation worsened as hospitals struggled to handle the influx of wounded people.

The conflict in Gaza erupted following a Hamas cross-border raid on southern Israel, leading to nearly 15,523 deaths according to Gaza’s health ministry.

The unrest has also spread to the Red Sea, where attacks on shipping raised concerns, with the US Defense Department confirming three commercial ships being targeted.

Now with the conflict seeing no signs of abating, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable for those affected by the ongoing violence.

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