TEL AVIV, Israel. In the midst of a growing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli army has declared that Gaza’s parliament and civilian ministries are legitimate targets in its offensive against the Palestinian group. Israeli army spokesperson Richard Hecht asserted that any location used by Hamas for military activities, including launching rocket attacks, becomes a military target.
Hecht stated, “If there’s a gunman firing rockets from there, it turns into a military target.” This announcement comes as part of Israel’s broader campaign to weaken Hamas’s operational capabilities in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli air force has further emphasized its commitment to the offensive, revealing that it has carried out more than 1,000 airstrikes on Gaza thus far. These relentless strikes have caused widespread destruction and resulted in mounting civilian casualties, raising concerns about the human toll of the conflict.
Amid these airstrikes, the Israeli military also reported the destruction of a mosque, claiming that it was being used to store weapons for Hamas. The move has sparked international outrage and deepened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
In response to the escalating conflict, a senior Hamas official has issued a warning, suggesting that allies like Iran and Hezbollah would join the fighting if Gaza were subjected to a “war of annihilation.” This has raised fears of a further regionalization of the conflict.
In a separate development, an Israeli military official recommended that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, facing the continued onslaught, should seek refuge in Egypt, hinting at the urgency of the situation.
The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas have garnered global attention and prompted calls for a swift ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. As the situation continues to unfold, international efforts to de-escalate tensions remain a top priority.
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