Israel Escalates Gaza Offensive with Airstrikes and Ground Invasion, Killing Hundreds Amid Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:24am on 20 Mar 2025,Thursday International

On March 19, 2025, Israel intensified its military assault on Gaza, launching widespread airstrikes and initiating a ground offensive to reclaim the Netzarim corridor. The renewed attacks have killed at least five people in Gaza City and Beit Hanoun, adding to over 400 Palestinian deaths from strikes a day earlier. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue operations until Hamas is dismantled and hostages are freed. The Israel Defense Forces issued fresh evacuation orders, signaling further escalation. Global leaders, including UN officials, have expressed grave concerns over the rising civilian toll and worsening humanitarian crisis.

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