New Offensive In Gaza: Israel Launches Large-scale Operation "Chariot Of Gideon"
- 17.05.2025, 8:11
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It is about taking control of strategic areas of the enclave.
Israeli troops have launched the first stages of a major new operation in the Gaza Strip, codenamed "Chariots of Gedeon". In particular, it is about taking control of "strategic areas" of the enclave.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and The Times of Israel .
The statement of the Israeli military department indicates that during the past 24 hours the IDF "carried out extensive attacks and mobilized forces to seize strategic areas in the Gaza Strip."
The Israeli army clarified that this is being carried out "as part of the initial steps of Operation Gedeon's Chariots and the expansion of the Gaza campaign to achieve all the objectives of the Gaza war, including the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas."
The IDF also informed that the military will continue to act to "protect Israeli citizens and realize the goals of the war."
Israeli officials told the media that the "Chariot of Gideon" offensive is expected to:
conquer Gaza for the IDF and maintain control of the territory,
displace Palestinian civilians in the southern Strip,
attack the Hamas militant group,
and aim to prevent the terror group from taking control of humanitarian aid shipments.
In addition, the Israel Defense Forces released video of strikes on targets inside the Gaza Strip as part of the military operation.
במהלך היממה האחרונה צה "ל החל בתקיפות נרחבות והניע כוחות לתפיסת שטחים שטחים שולטים בשטח רצועת עזה, זאת כחלק מממהלכי הפתיחה למבצע "מרכבות גדעון" והרחבת המערכה בעזה, להשגת כל מטרות המלחמה בעזה, לרבות שחרור החטופים והכרעת החמאס.
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