On August 21, 2025, Israel intensified military operations in Gaza. Israel pounds Gaza City after offensive gets green light from the defense ministry, targeting Hamas strongholds. The Israeli military has deployed troops to the city’s outskirts, with airstrikes and artillery fire hitting northwest and southeast areas. Residents reported relentless bombardments overnight, causing widespread fear.
The defense ministry approved a plan to call up 60,000 reservists, starting in early September. Israel pounds Gaza City after offensive gets green light, raising concerns about worsening the humanitarian crisis. The United Nations and local officials warn of mass displacement and increased suffering. Gaza’s health ministry reports over 62,122 Palestinian deaths since the conflict escalated, with most being civilians. Hamas’s October 2023 attack killed 1,219 Israelis, mostly civilians, according to official figures.
Hamas criticized the offensive, calling it a disregard for ceasefire efforts. Mediators from Qatar and Egypt await Israel’s response to a ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas. The plan includes releasing 10 hostages and 18 bodies, with further releases planned. Israel pounds Gaza City after offensive gets green light, despite international calls for restraint. The United Nations and rights groups fear the offensive could disrupt aid and displace more Palestinians.
Gaza City residents, like Ahmad al-Shanti, described constant explosions and cries for help. Another resident, Amal Abdel-Aal, said strikes kept people awake for days. The Israeli military claims recent operations set the stage for intensified pressure on Hamas. However, domestic and global opposition grows, with fears of a deepening crisis. The situation remains tense as ceasefire talks falter.
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