In a significant development amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israel has sent text messages to civilians in Gaza, urging them to flee south to Egypt. This move is in anticipation of a potential ground assault against Hamas, following another series of air raids in Gaza. The death toll from the ongoing conflict has now reached 3,000.
Quick Facts
- Text Message Warning: Israel has informed civilians in Gaza via text messages to move south towards Egypt, hinting at an imminent ground assault.
- Death Toll: The ongoing conflict has resulted in the tragic loss of 3,000 lives.
- Hostage Situation: Hamas has reportedly taken around 150 civilian hostages, further intensifying the situation.
Israel’s military preparations are evident with the massing of tanks, artillery, and thousands of elite commandos, all ready for a potential ground invasion. Richard Hecht, a military spokesman, emphasized the urgency for civilians to evacuate through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
As Israel gears up for a full-scale ground invasion, the first batch of 300,000 troops has already arrived at the border. The Israeli military has announced that it has regained full control over the border and has recovered the bodies of approximately 1,500 Hamas fighters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been vocal in his criticism of Hamas, even comparing them to ISIS. In a recent speech, he stated, “Children were executed and entire families were exterminated by Arab Terrorists.” Furthermore, Israel has reportedly warned Egypt against sending aid to Gaza through the Rafah crossing, threatening potential strikes on any aid-carrying lorries.
The situation remains tense and volatile, with over 3,000 casualties reported since the Palestinian militant group’s surprise attack on the border last Saturday, resulting in the massacre of hundreds.
Original article source: The Sun
