There are allegedly also individuals who maintained ties with the Hamas terror organization, Hezbollah, and Popular Front supporters, individuals with extreme religious views, chauvinists, antisemites, and a series of other questionable people.
According to two Israeli officials speaking to CNN, Israel has launched a ground operation in Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz says on X, "Gaza is burning," vowing that Israel will not relent until its mission is complete.
Explosions shake central Israel as the IDF prepares for a ground maneuver to seize Gaza City, Hamas’ main stronghold.
After weeks of preparation, the IDF will soon launch a ground maneuver aimed at seizing control of Gaza. The advance will be slow and deliberate, with security prioritized over speed. According to estimates, capturing the city will take two to three months.
The ground operation in Gaza City is expected to advance gradually, partly to allow a halt if a hostage deal is reached. Officials believe evacuations of residents will accelerate as Israeli forces approach populated areas.
Armed members of the al-Majayda clan ambushed and opened fire on two Hamas terrorists. Hamas’ internal security apparatus threatened revenge and demanded the clan “disown” those behind the shooting
The IDF delivered its most sweeping evacuation order in Gaza City, demanding civilians leave at once through designated corridors as Israel prepares decisive military action against Hamas.
Organizers say vessel flying Portuguese flag struck, but Tunisian officials deny and speak of internal explosion.
The Times reported that cabinet minister David Lammy confirmed in a letter that the UK government does not consider Israel’s military actions in Gaza to amount to genocide. Back in May, Hamish Falconer, minister for the Middle East, said “It is the UK government’s long-standing position that any formal determination as to whether genocide has occurred is a matter for a competent court, not for governments or non-judicial bodies,” The Times recalled.
The Israeli defense minister called on Hamas “to lay down its arms and release the hostages.” His remarks came a day after President Donald Trump presented the main points of a new American proposal for a deal that would cancel Israel’s planned campaign to seize Gaza and instead include negotiations to end the war.
