JERUSALEM, Israel – The chief spokesman for the Israeli Defense Forces says the fight against Hamas is broadening, especially in the southern Gaza Strip.
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated, “As we expand the operation in Gaza, we remain committed to our goals: secure the release of our hostages and dismantle Hamas. We will operate as we have done until now according to international law. We will operate as we have done until now, against Hamas centers of gravity. We pursued them in northern Gaza. We’re now pursuing Hamas in southern Gaza, too.”
Hagari also condemned the Hamas strategy of using Gazans as human shields. While the fighting goes on, the military says it’s committed to help civilians stay out of harm’s way.
“We are giving precise instructions to Gaza residents near Hamas centers of gravity, urging them to temporarily move away from the danger that Hamas puts them in. We’re dropping leaflets with QR codes that opens a map guiding Gazans to safer areas,” he said..
Tuesday morning, the military announced it was encircling the Jabaliya refugee camp.
In the meantime, Israel issued a new international warning to Israelis to avoid “unnecessary travel,” to keep away from public demonstrations and not to display indications
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