Latest News from Gaza: Israel Expands Operations in the North Mass Exodus towards the South

24th March 2025

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Latest News from Gaza: Israel Expands Operations in the North Mass Exodus towards the South

On Sunday, the Gaza Strip witnessed a new military escalation as the Israeli army announced the expansion of its operations in the northern part of the territory.

The intensification of the offensive forced a large number of residents from the Tel Sultan area to flee on foot towards the Al-Mawasi region.

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Warnings and Evacuation Calls

The displacement followed an official statement by the Israeli army spokesperson in Arabic, warning residents about the dangers of staying in their homes or using unauthorized roads, emphasizing that doing so could endanger their lives.

Scenes of Mass Displacement

In an official statement, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated:

“The Israeli army has launched a large-scale military operation aimed at destroying the infrastructure of terrorist organizations in the region.”

He added:

“You are in a dangerous combat zone. The Gush Katif road has been designated as a humanitarian corridor for the movement of residents from the north towards Al-Mawasi.”

He continued:

“You are not allowed to use vehicles, and any attempt to stay in your camps or homes, or to walk along unauthorized paths, will put your life and the lives of your family members at risk. Leave immediately for your safety.”

Assassination of Hamas Leaders

Hamas confirmed the death of Salah Al-Bardawil, a member of the movement’s political bureau and one of its key leaders, in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis.

Reports also indicated that his wife was killed in the same bombing.

Palestinian sources reported that Mohammed Hassan Al-Amour, the personal bodyguard of Yahya Sinwar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a site in Rafah.

According to sources close to Palestinian factions, Israel has successfully conducted precise assassinations in recent weeks against high-ranking field commanders, some of whom were responsible for developing Hamas’ missile capabilities, while others were involved in offensive operations, including launching anti-tank missiles and executing attacks during the October 7 operation.

Hamas’ Losses

According to Israel’s Channel 12, the ongoing Israeli military escalation has significantly depleted Hamas’ missile stockpile due to continuous Israeli airstrikes.

As a result, Hamas has shifted its focus to guerrilla warfare and hit-and-run tactics against Israeli forces while altering its communication methods and avoiding electronic means to prevent intelligence breaches.

As clashes and military escalations continue, diplomatic efforts persist in an attempt to reach a ceasefire, despite the complex challenges posed by the conflicting parties.

Rising Death Toll

The Ministry of Health, under Hamas’ administration in Gaza, announced that the death toll from the war has exceeded 50,000 after more than 15 months of fighting.

In a statement, the ministry said:

“The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 50,021, while the number of injuries has reached 113,274 since October 7, 2023.”

Meanwhile, Gaza’s Civil Defense confirmed to Agence France-Presse that the number of deaths had exceeded 50,000, stressing that “the killings are still ongoing.”