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News in English (USA) / 18.05.2025 / 02:00

Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza as Israel Intensifies Military Offensive

Israel has launched a major new offensive in Gaza, intensifying its military operations with severe airstrikes and ground assaults aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages. Reports indicate that the situation for Palestinians is increasingly dire, with heavy casualties and a rising death toll, including at least 100 Palestinians killed in a single day. The United Nations has described the humanitarian crisis as ‘beyond inhumane,’ while rescuers struggle amid ongoing bombardments that prevent access to affected areas. Amid these developments, the Israeli army has been conducting targeted strikes on notable Hamas leaders, further compounding fears among civilians. Eyewitness accounts from Gaza hospitals reveal the harrowing conditions, as shortages of food and medical supplies worsen. The conflict escalated significantly after a notable political shift in the region, with calls for immediate ceasefire talks as violence continues to spiral out of control.
The New York Times, CNN, PBS, Al Jazeera, BBC, ABC News, Reuters, politico.eu, The Times of Israel, The Washington Post