IDF Intensifies Ground Operations Preparing Gaza City Invasion

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have officially designated Gaza City as a full-fledged war zone, lifting previous localized ceasefires and signaling an imminent large-scale invasion. The IDF is intensifying ground operations across Gaza, targeting Hamas militants and dismantling terrorist infrastructure, including strategic corridors such as the Magen Oz axis in Khan Yunis and underground tunnels in Jabaliya. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to shorten timelines for defeating Hamas and taking full control of Gaza City, with additional troops being called up to accelerate the offensive. Despite efforts to evacuate civilians, many Palestinians remain in Gaza City amid escalating military maneuvers. The United States, including President Donald Trump, has expressed support for Israel's actions and has not ruled out deploying American troops to assist in the conflict. The ongoing operations are part of Israel's broader goal to eliminate Hamas control in Gaza, with significant destruction observed in northern and southern Gaza neighborhoods preparing the ground for the final campaign.