Israeli forces continue to battle Hamas militants across Gaza expanding their ground offensive to Gaza's second-largest city further shrinking the area where the Palestinians can seek safety.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF expands ground offensive to Gaza's second largest city

In the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Israel now says that it is now in the third phase of ground operations in Gaza. The country has once again stressed that de-militarisation is the top priority at the moment.

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Israeli media has published reports suggesting that the IDF not only knew about the Hamas' attack on the Super Nova Music Festival but also held emergency meetings. However, they chose to not inform the festival organisers in advance. The dismissed information proved fatal to 360 party-goers just hours later whereas an additional 40 were also taken hostage.

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Israel's security services received enough indicators in the hours leading up to Hamas' terror attack on October 7 to be ready, at least in part, for the likelihood that terrorists would try to enter Israel through Gaza.

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The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, urging the UN Security Council to act on the war in Gaza.

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The war between Israel and Hamas has long troubled international experts. According to the current estimate by the Israeli army, two Gazans were killed for every Hamas militant. Keep watching this interview with Eylon Levy who is the spokesperson for the Israeli government.

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Officials in the United States believe that the current phase of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas will possibly end by January 2024 to a less intense and hyper-localised strategy, according to a report by CNN.&nbsp;

The White House has also reportedly expressed concerns over Israel’s new ground phase in southern Gaza and warned Tel Aviv to take more steps to limit civilian casualties.

More than 16,200 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, since Israel launched its retaliatory attacks following the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel.&nbsp;

<h2>Will Israel change military tactics in Gaza?</h2>

A report by CNN citing multiple US officials said that Washington is hopeful that Israel might move to more targeted attacks against specific Hamas militants and leaders by January. Israel has previously indicated that it is planning a long-term campaign in Gaza to eradicate the Palestinian militant group.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/around-two-civilians-killed-for-every-hamas-fighter-in-gaza-admits-israeli-military-666395">Around two civilian deaths for every Hamas fighter killed in Gaza, admits Israeli military</a>&nbsp; 
 
Israel has previously indicated that it is planning a long-term campaign in Gaza to eradicate the Palestinian militant group and that its ultimate goal is to weaken Hamas to such an extent that it can never launch an attack similar to the one on October 7.

However, a&nbsp;senior US official told the American media outlet that it is unlikely that Israel will achieve the said goal by the end of this&nbsp;year.

Therefore, Israel is expected to continue pursuing that objective in the next phase of the conflict which US officials see as a “longer-term campaign.” “We are in a high-intensity operation in the coming weeks, then probably moving to a low-intensity mode,” an Israeli official told CNN.&nbsp;

The report, citing a source familiar with the intelligence, said that as per current US assessments, Israel simply cannot maintain its level of high-intensity operations indefinitely, particularly with mobilised reservists.&nbsp;

This has also been attributed to the fact that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has also had to protect the country’s northern border from near-daily attacks by Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah since the beginning of its war with Hamas.&nbsp;

Therefore, Israeli forces will likely need to transition to more targeted raids once they have cleared as many Hamas militants in Gaza as they can, reported CNN citing the source.

<h2>US warns Israel about ‘waning international support’</h2>

Amid the mounting death toll and the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, the US has reportedly told Israel that global opinion has increasingly turned against its ground campaign which has killed thousands of civilians in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

White House has recently also expressed its deep concerns about the way that Israel’s operations will unfold in the next couple of weeks as Israeli forces enter a new ground phase in the south, reported CNN citing an official from President Joe Biden’s administration.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/intense-israeli-air-strikes-hit-gaza-strip-parts-in-total-blackout-666224">Intense Israeli air offensive hits south of Gaza, several areas in total blackout</a>

The US has warned Israel firmly in “hard” and “direct” conversations that the IDF cannot continue the devastating operations as it did in the north, the official said.&nbsp;

The Biden administration over the past few weeks has also publicly called on Israel to take more steps to minimise civilian deaths but stopped short of directly admonishing the IDF’s tactics.&nbsp;

The report comes a day after US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Washington expects Israel to avoid attacking areas identified as “no-strike” zones in Gaza.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Officials in the United States believe that the current phase of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas will possibly end by January 2024 to a less intense and hyper-localised strategy, according to a report by CNN.

Officials in the United States believe that the current phase of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza amid its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas will possibly end by January 2024 to a less intense and hyper-localised strategy, according to a report by CNN. The White House has also reportedly expressed concerns over Israel’s new ground phase in southern Gaza and warned Tel Aviv to take more steps to limit civilian casualties. More than 16,200 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, since Israel launched its retaliatory attacks following the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel. Will Israel change military tactics in Gaza? A report by CNN citing multiple US officials said that Washington is hopeful that Israel might move to more targeted attacks against specific Hamas militants and leaders by January. Israel has previously indicated that it is planning a long-term campaign in Gaza to eradicate the Palestinian militant group. ALSO READ | Around two civilian deaths for every Hamas fighter killed in Gaza, admits Israeli military Israel has previously indicated that it is planning a long-term campaign in Gaza to eradicate the Palestinian militant group and that its ultimate goal is to weaken Hamas to such an extent that it can never launch an attack similar to the one on October 7. However, a senior US official told the American media outlet that it is unlikely that Israel will achieve the said goal by the end of this year. Therefore, Israel is expected to continue pursuing that objective in the next phase of the conflict which US officials see as a “longer-term campaign.” “We are in a high-intensity operation in the coming weeks, then probably moving to a low-intensity mode,” an Israeli official told CNN. The report, citing a source familiar with the intelligence, said that as per current US assessments, Israel simply cannot maintain its level of high-intensity operations indefinitely, particularly with mobilised reservists. This has also been attributed to the fact that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has also had to protect the country’s northern border from near-daily attacks by Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah since the beginning of its war with Hamas. Therefore, Israeli forces will likely need to transition to more targeted raids once they have cleared as many Hamas militants in Gaza as they can, reported CNN citing the source. US warns Israel about ‘waning international support’ Amid the mounting death toll and the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, the US has reportedly told Israel that global opinion has increasingly turned against its ground campaign which has killed thousands of civilians in the Palestinian enclave. White House has recently also expressed its deep concerns about the way that Israel’s operations will unfold in the next couple of weeks as Israeli forces enter a new ground phase in the south, reported CNN citing an official from President Joe Biden’s administration. ALSO READ | Intense Israeli air offensive hits south of Gaza, several areas in total blackout The US has warned Israel firmly in “hard” and “direct” conversations that the IDF cannot continue the devastating operations as it did in the north, the official said. The Biden administration over the past few weeks has also publicly called on Israel to take more steps to minimise civilian deaths but stopped short of directly admonishing the IDF’s tactics. The report comes a day after US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Washington expects Israel to avoid attacking areas identified as “no-strike” zones in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Israel is preparing to flood the Hamas tunnel network in Gaza. Some US officials expressed concern about the plan while others support it. The tunnels beneath the Gaza strip are thought to stretch for hundreds of miles and Israel alleges they are being used by Hamas fighters. But flooding them could risk the lives of any hostages being held underground.

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis plan to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater

Israel is preparing to flood the Hamas tunnel network in Gaza. Some US officials expressed concern about the plan while others support it. The tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip are thought to stretch for hundreds of miles and Israel alleges they are being used by Hamas fighters. But flooding them could risk the lives of any hostages being held underground. To know more watch this interview with the former deputy Prime Minister of Israel Natan Sharansky.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said that Israel will demilitarise Gaza when the war is over without any foreign intervention. He has also vowed to end Hamas. But how long will that take? Is Netanyahu trying to prolong the war just to stay in power?

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The Tel Aviv stock exchange has hit back at researchers who claimed insider trading before the October 7 attack by the Hamas. The stock exchange has called the research inaccurate and its publication irresponsible.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Gaza for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7. Reports state that Israeli soldiers were informed by Prime Minister Netanyahu during the visit that Israel would not give up until it prevails.

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A Health Ministry representative tells the Knesset Health Committee that the hostages freed from Hamas captivity were given tranquilizer pills before being handed over to the Red Cross for transfer to Israel. The drugging would have aimed to make the hostages appear calm, happy and upbeat after suffering physical abuse, deprivation and psychological terror for more than 50 days in Gaza.

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The Delhi Police are on alert after the US-based Khalistani supporter Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released a video message threatening to "shake the very foundation of Parliament" on December 13 -- the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament.

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The humanitarian crisis is unfolding in south gaza. Living between life and death, displaced gazans say they have nowhere to go. Spokesperson for gaza's health ministry says hospitals in southern gaza have totally collapsed. While the w.H.O. Warns that the situation is getting worse by the hour. What is gazans fate? Will they find refuge?

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