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Israel orders further ground forces offensive into Gaza Strip
Displaced Palestinians, carrying their belongings, wood and other items, move between southern and northern Gaza along a beach road away from the areas where the Israeli army is operating after Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, in the outskirts of Gaza City, March 21, 2025
ISRAEL’S defence minister said today that he has ordered ground forces to advance deeper into the Gaza Strip, vowing to hold more land until Hamas releases the remaining hostages it holds.
After retaking part of the strategic Netzarim corridor that divides Gaza’s north from south, Israeli troops moved on Thursday toward the northern town of Beit Lahiya and the southern border city of Rafah.
The military said that it had resumed enforcing a blockade on northern Gaza, including Gaza City.
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