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Israel launched "Operation Gideon Chariots", a major military operation in Gaza, to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. Defense Minister Katz described the operation as forceful, aiming to dismantle Hamas. The operation follows days of intense Israeli strikes that have killed over 3,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. While negotiations in Doha have yielded limited progress, with Hamas demanding an end to the war and Israeli withdrawal, Israel insists on hostage release first. The ongoing blockade of Gaza exacerbates the humanitarian crisis, with concerns of famine looming despite a new US-backed aid organization planning to begin operations.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.