Israel has launched a large-scale offensive on Gaza City. What is known by this hour

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On September 16, Israel launched massive strikes throughout the Gaza Strip. According to estimates by the Israeli military, more than 300,000 residents left Gaza City after the Israeli evacuation announced before the intensification of the ground offensive. What is known about the Israeli operation and the reaction to it in the world is in the Izvestia material.

What is known about the military operations

The IDF launched an offensive on Gaza City on August 20. In preparation for the capture operation, the Israel Defense Forces called up 60,000 soldiers from the reserve and extended the service life of 20,000 reservists. The operation was called "Gideon's Chariots – 2". According to the Axios portal, Israeli tanks are already entering the city.

According to Ynet, in just 20 minutes, the settlement was attacked 37 times, including from helicopters. According to the WAFA news agency, 62 people were killed as a result of Israeli strikes. The Israeli Channel 12, citing a source, reported that the attacks were "intense and significant."

What is being announced in Tel Aviv

Israel's Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will launch attacks on Gaza until it defeats the Palestinian Hamas movement.

The reaction in the world

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the White House supports Israel's ground operation in Gaza City, but it must be completed as soon as possible. At the same time, according to the Axios portal, the American leader Donald Trump does not intend to stop Israel's actions.

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