Reports indicate that Israel has initiated a large-scale ground assault in Gaza City, resulting in dozens of casualties. The operation marks one of the most intense escalations in recent months, with Defense Minister Yoav Katz declaring: “#Gaza is burning.”

• The offensive follows weeks of aerial bombardments and rising tensions along the Gaza border.
• Israeli forces are reportedly targeting Hamas strongholds, tunnels, and command centers.
• Palestinian health officials have confirmed civilian casualties, including women and children, though exact numbers remain fluid.
• The international community is urging restraint, with calls for humanitarian corridors and ceasefire negotiations intensifying.