Israel has significantly increased its military operations in Gaza, with a focus on the southern city of Rafah, which it has completely encircled. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken control of Rafah, creating a new security corridor and vowing to expand their offensive vigorously across the territory. Defense Minister Katz has emphasized that all of Rafah will be evacuated to establish a permanent buffer zone. As Israel moves further into Gaza, there are new orders for forced displacement of residents, with the military stating that this offensive aims to dismantle Hamas and secure the area. The ongoing situation indicates a shift towards a full-scale occupation of Gaza as Israeli forces consolidate their control and threaten deeper incursions into the region.