Hey fam, big news from the Middle East 🌍: Israel’s military chief, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, just approved the main framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip. This update comes after the security cabinet pushed to seize Gaza City, where thousands have been sheltering since the last round of fighting.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s team hasn’t set a date for when troops might move into Gaza’s biggest city. But according to Gaza’s civil defense, air strikes in residential zones like Zeitoun and Sabra have been ramping up, hitting homes and even high-rises. Locals are sharing raw footage on TikTok, showing the scale of destruction in real time 📱🔥.
On the diplomatic front, a senior Hamas delegation flew into Cairo for preliminary truce talks with Egyptian officials. Could this be the first step toward a short pause in the fighting? Many are watching closely, especially after more than 22 months of conflict and a UN-backed warning of widespread famine due to limited humanitarian aid.
The move to expand the war has drawn pushback both at home in Israel and abroad. In an emergency UN Security Council meeting, China, France, Russia and the UK voiced strong opposition. Across Europe, allies have publicly condemned the plan, urging all sides to protect civilians and allow aid in.
The roots of this crisis go back to Hamas’s October 2023 attack, which killed about 1,200 people. In retaliation, Israel’s offensive has tragically claimed over 61,000 Palestinian lives, according to Gaza’s health ministry. With tensions and stakes this high, the world is on edge—especially young voices using social media to call for peace and humanitarian support ✌️💔.
As this develops, follow reliable updates and remember: behind every statistic are real people whose lives have been upended. Stay tuned for more, and let’s hope for a breakthrough that brings relief to civilians caught in the crossfire.
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Israel military says it has approved a plan for new Gaza offensive
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