On October 7, 2023, Hamas initiated the Battle of Al-Aqsa, attacking several settlements in the Gaza Strip with a barrage of rockets, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and Israeli soldiers, More than 250 individuals were captured and taken to tunnels within the Gaza Strip.
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Following this operation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on the Gaza Strip, stating that the war would not end until Hamas was completely eliminated, Israeli airstrikes began targeting numerous buildings and facilities in the Gaza Strip, leading to the deaths of many civilians.
When did the Israeli army begin the ground operation in the Gaza Strip?
The Israeli army began the ground operation in the Gaza Strip on October 27, 2023, However, the Israeli army faced significant resistance from Hamas, represented by the “Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades” and the “Al-Quds Brigades” The Israeli army suffered heavy losses in terms of soldiers’ and officers’ lives, as well as the destruction of a large number of military vehicles.
Earlier, the Israeli army confirmed that it knew the whereabouts of “Yahya Sinwar,” the leader of Hamas inside the Gaza Strip. However, it faced difficulty in assassinating him due to his use of prisoners as human shields. Nevertheless, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed his commitment to pursuing all Hamas leaders and eliminating them completely.
What is the reason for Israeli civilians leaving their homes in the settlements of Gaza?
After 100 days of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip aimed at eliminating Hamas by the Israeli army, thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed due to continuous and sustained Israeli airstrikes on various areas of the Gaza Strip, with the majority of those killed being women and children, Many calls have been made to cease fire in the region for humanitarian reasons. However, Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to end the war on Gaza before completely eliminating Hamas.
It is worth mentioning that thousands of Israeli civilians residing in settlements within the Gaza Strip left after the attack on those settlements on October 7, Therefore, the Israeli army aims to eliminate any threat coming from the Gaza Strip in order to allow Israeli citizens to return to the settlements. This will happen once Hamas is completely eradicated.
The Israeli army has received significant support from US President Joe Biden, who has sent numerous rockets and aircraft to support Israel in its war against Hamas, Additionally, President Biden visited Tel Aviv to express his solidarity with Israel during the war.
What is the reason for the anger of the current American President, Joe Biden, towards Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the war on Gaza?
According to the well-known website “Axios” and some American officials, President Joe Biden has started to feel a great frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because of Netanyahu’s refusal of many demands from the American administration regarding the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza.
The website “Axios” confirmed that President Joe Biden has not spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for over 20 days, as the last call between Biden and Netanyahu was on December 23, 2023, and that call ended with President Biden saying, “That call is over.”
Despite both parties being in contact with each other every two days during the first two months of the war on Gaza, it is clear that Biden is very angry with Netanyahu.
An American official who is well-informed about the developments between Biden and Netanyahu stated, “We are stuck, and the situation is very difficult, and President Biden’s patience is running out.”
Chris Van Hollen, a Democratic senator who was closely connected to some American officials, revealed that at every turn, Benjamin Netanyahu ignored Joe Biden, and they pleaded for a coalition event, but they always received many slaps.
Chris Van Hollen confirmed that the main reason behind Joe Biden’s anger is Netanyahu’s complete rejection of all requests that are a priority for the White House regarding the war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza.
In addition to the complete refusal by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the plans related to the next day of the war, he also rejected the American plan regarding the reform of the Palestinian Authority to have a major role in the post-war phase in Gaza.
What is the number of casualties in the Israeli army in the ongoing war on Gaza?
Some Israeli media outlets have confirmed that the number of casualties in the Israeli army has reached 521 since the start of the “Operation Tsunami of Al-Aqsa” on October 7, 2023. The number of soldiers killed since the start of the ground operation in Gaza is approximately 187 officers and soldiers.
The latest casualties among Israeli officers killed in Gaza were Dan Feldenbaum, a 24-year-old major, who was killed by an anti-tank missile launched by the Al-Qassam Brigades.
The famous American magazine “Foreign Policy” announced that the Israeli attack on Gaza has resulted in the displacement of more than 1.9 million homeless people from Gaza, which is a historical number, as it represents 85% of the total population of Gaza.
What is the number of Palestinian casualties since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza?
The Palestinians have suffered greatly since the start of the war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, with a massive number of buildings and residential facilities being bombed in most areas of Gaza.
The latest statement from the Ministry of Health in Gaza indicates that the number of Palestinian civilian casualties due to the continuous bombardment by the Israeli army has exceeded 24,000, with the majority being children and women.
Due to the suffering faced by the Palestinian people currently, the United Nations’ Humanitarian Coordinator described the current situation in Gaza as unbearable.
Israel is currently facing significant international pressure to cease fire in Gaza due to the increasing magnitude of the suffering experienced by the Palestinian people.
However, the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, strongly rejects a ceasefire before achieving the war’s objectives, which include the complete elimination of Hamas.
