Israel has captured its border cities in the two-day fighting, but the presence of Hamas terrorists remains in many parts. They are confronting the Israeli army by taking civilians hostage. Rocket attacks are taking place in the central and southern parts of Israel. The death toll there has increased to 800, about 2,300 people are injured.
Israeli army action continues in Gaza Strip area
Sensing the seriousness of the situation, Israel has called three lakh reserve soldiers on duty and has expressed the possibility of the war being prolonged. Meanwhile, Israeli army action continues in the Gaza Strip area under the influence of Hamas. The government has ordered the army to surround it and destroy Hamas.
Death toll in Gaza reaches 500
The death toll in Gaza due to Israeli action has reached 500 while about 2,500 have been injured. Bodies continue to be recovered from the debris of buildings destroyed by Saturday's massive rocket attack. Bodies of Indians and foreigners are being found under the debris of buildings and burnt cars. Many people have died after being hit by rockets and bullets. More than 100 Israeli army and police personnel were among those killed.
Information has come to light that nine American citizens were killed in the attacks in the last 48 hours. People from many other countries have also died. Hamas and its allied terrorist organizations have informed that 130 Israeli and foreign citizens have been taken hostage. All of them have been kept at different places in Gaza. If needed, terrorist organizations can use these people as shields.
Hamas has informed that four hostages were killed in Israeli attacks. Hamas has said that talks are underway for the release of some hostages through Qatar's mediation, but the Israeli government has denied any such talks.
Meanwhile, the formation of a joint government by combining the ruling and opposition parties in Israel is also being considered so that the emerging situations can be dealt with in a better way. Egypt has said that it had informed Israel about something big happening on behalf of Hamas but its information was ignored.
Supply of electricity, food grains and fuel stopped in Gaza
To avenge the ruthless attack by Hamas, Israel is now taking non-stop action in the Gaza Strip area under the influence of the terrorist organization. Israel sent 100,000 troops into the Gaza Strip on Monday after two days of air strikes. Defense Minister Yoav Galant has ordered troops to surround Gaza and cut off electricity, food and fuel supplies there.
Order to kill Hamas fighters from door to door
Soldiers have been ordered to go door-to-door to hunt down Hamas fighters and destroy their hiding places and tunnels. Major General Yaron Fickelman, head of the Southern Command of the Israeli Army, has said that we have been ordered to eliminate Hamas terrorists in their own style.
We will complete this work at any cost. It should be noted that Gaza's population of 23 lakh is largely dependent on Israel for essential commodities.