Israel launches new military operation in Gaza

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17 May 2025, 04:07 GMT+10

The offensive, dubbed Gideons Chariots, reportedly aims to conquer the entire Palestinian enclave from Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced a new bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip aimed at defeating Hamas. The offensive comes after a ceasefire brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar expired in March.

"Over the past day, the IDF launched extensive attacks and mobilized forces to seize strategic areas in the Gaza Strip, as part of the opening moves of Operation Gideon's Chariots and the expansion of the campaign in Gaza," the military said in a statement on Friday evening.

The IDF reiterated its goals of securing the release of the remaining hostages and achieving "the defeat of Hamas."

"IDF troops in the Southern Command will continue to operate to protect Israeli citizens and realize the goals of the war," the Israeli army added.

According to The Times of Israel, the IDF aims to "conquer" Gaza, relocate the Palestinian population to the southern part of the enclave, and prevent "terror groups" from seizing humanitarian aid.

Al Jazeera reports that at least 115 Palestinians have been killed since dawn on Friday.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas broke down in March after the sides failed to agree on implementing the second phase of the truce.

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