Israel launches new Gaza operation amid escalating tensions
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:20 am
In a dramatic show of force, Israeli forces have initiated a fresh military operation in Gaza aimed at pressing Hamas over hostage issues and other demands. Despite the world's tired nod at such maneuvers, the operation underscores a high-stakes regional conflict where military strategy appears to be the preferred, if not overused, bargaining chip.
Près de 300 Palestiniens ont été tués dans des frappes israéliennes depuis mercredi.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed earlier in the week to escalate pressure on Hamas with the aim of destroying the militant group.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, the defense minister said Saturday, following days of intensive strikes across the territory that killed hundreds of people. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Operation…
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