Israel's ground offensive begins at the Gaza Strip

The Israeli Army has launched a new ground operation on the Gaza Strip. According to the report of the armed forces' operation “limited to” north of the coastal area aims to create a “buffer zone” between north and south of the area. Land troops have expanded both part of the offensive and their control in the so-called Netzarim Corridor. This corridor divides the coastal generation in the north and south half. Israeli soldiers have reportedly advanced to the middle of the corridor.

Israel had earlier resumed air strikes, breaking the ceasefire that had been in force since mid-January. During the ceasefire, tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to their homes in the northern coastal region.

Red Cross Sets Alarm

The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that over the last 36 hours the number of injured has increased significantly due to the resumption of ground operations. Because of the suspension of humanitarian aid from the coastal area, medical supplies reserves have declined significantly, writes DW, broadcast Periscope.

In addition, hospital personnel are struggling to cope with the large increase in the number of victims, the Red Chief said. It is said that only recent air strikes may have caused hundreds of deaths, the Health Ministry, controlled by terrorist Hamas, reported on more than 400 victims, including many women and minors. More than 560 people were injured during the attacks.

Israel seeks release of remaining hostages

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz also announced that soon there will be evacuations of Palestinians from combat zones in the Gaza Strip. Israel is preparing to expand its new military offensive, Katz said.

If Hamas does not release the remaining Israeli hostages, “Israel will act with a intensity you have never seen before,” said Katz. According to the Israeli army 34 of the tigers, they are said to have died. /Periscope/