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MOSCOW, October 27. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is expanding its ground operations in the Gaza Strip, said its spokesman, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari.
“Continuing the offensive we have been carrying out over the past few days, ground forces are expanding this evening ground activities,» he said at the briefing.
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According to Fox News, a series of loud explosions occurred in the Gaza Strip. Artillery is working, and tank shelling is also underway. Additionally, fighter jets have been observed in the region; Communications and Internet do not work.
The military wing of Hamas reported that it is repelling an Israeli ground invasion in the eastern part of the Al-Bureij refugee camp.
Conflict in the Middle East The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is related to territorial interests of the parties and has remained a source of tension and fighting in the region for many decades.
A new round of confrontation began after Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on the morning of October 7. After massive shelling, Hamas fighters entered the border areas in the south of the Jewish state. The movement's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip. Within days of the attack Tel Aviv took control of all settlements near the border and began carrying out airstrikes on targets, including civilians, in the enclave.In addition, Israel announced a complete blockade of Gaza: supplies of water, food, electricity, medicine and fuel were suspended.
The number of victims in the Palestinian enclave exceeded 7.3 thousand, over 19 thousand people were injured. More than 1.3 thousand people were killed in Israel. In addition, according to various estimates, up to 250 people may be held captive by Hamas. Russian Embassy reported that during the escalation of the conflict, 20 Russians were killed, two were taken hostage, and seven were missing.