The Defense Forces confirmed that the operations are part of a strategy to strengthen control and establish a "partial buffer zone."
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) In the last 24 hours, "specific" ground operations began against jihadists in the center and south of the Gaza StripAccording to an official IDF statement, the aim of these maneuvers is to expand the security zone and create a partial buffer zone between the north and south of the region.
During these actions, Israeli forces managed to retake and expand their control over the Netzarim axis., a key area within the Gaza Strip. In addition, it has been decided that the forces of the Golani Brigade They will be stationed in the southern sector, ready to carry out additional operations in the area.
The statement highlights that the Israel Defense Forces will continue their actions against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip in order to protect citizens from State of Israel.
Israel resumed its military operations in the Palestinian enclave on Tuesday, with a large-scale offensive against the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza, following the failure of negotiations to advance the truce that was implemented since January.
In a statement collected by The Times of Israel, the Government stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) received instructions from Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to intensify attacks with the aim of dismantle Hamas's military and political infrastructure, in addition to securing the release of the Israeli hostages.
Faced with the resumption of attacks, the Home Front Command The IDF announced the suspension of classes in Israeli cities near the Gaza border.
The bombings continued this Wednesday during the early hours against terrorist targets in Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, marking the second consecutive night of attacks after the collapse of ceasefire negotiations. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), around 20 targets were attacked, including a military site in Hamas in the north of the enclave, where rocket launches against Israeli territory were being prepared.
In addition, the Navy attacked several vessels belonging to Islamic Jihad off the coast of Gaza., which, according to the Israeli Army, were used for terrorist activities.
The terrorist group Hamas reported that 13 people were killed in the overnight bombings, although these figures have not been independently verified. The attacks come amid escalating tensions following the breakdown of talks to reach a truce between Israel and armed groups in Gaza.
"The IDF continues to strike terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip to eliminate any threat to the Israeli civilian population and its troops.", the Army said in a statement released through Telegram.
On the other hand, the army of Israel called on Gaza residents to evacuate areas it considers “combat zones” in the north and south of the enclave. Through a message on X, the military spokesman Avichay Adraee warned the population of Beit Hanun, Khirbet Khuza'a y Abbas al-Jadida that these places are “dangerous combat fronts” and recommended that they be moved to shelters in western Gaza City y Khan Yunis for your security.
(With information from EFE)
Source: INFOBAE