Key Points Summary — Gaza Ground War
- Israel launched a massive ground assault across Gaza over the weekend
- At least 103 killed in 24 hours, including dozens of children
- Hospitals forced to close under relentless bombing and siege
- Israel targets Hamas but hits civilian areas in north and south Gaza
- Netanyahu’s team negotiates in Qatar while airstrikes continue
- Civilian desperation grows as famine and displacement worsen
- Houthi rebels fire missile at Israel in support of Gaza
Ground Invasion Unleashed
Israel’s military stormed Gaza this weekend, launching what it called an “extensive” new ground offensive aimed at breaking Hamas control.
The airstrikes were ferocious. At least 103 people died overnight, including 18 children and 13 women near Khan Younis alone, medics said.
Gaza’s fragile medical system buckled. Northern Gaza’s main hospital, the Indonesian Hospital, was forced to shut down under fire.
Hospitals Collapse Amid the Bombs
The strikes targeted homes in Jabaliya, Gaza City, and Deir al-Balah, wiping out entire families. In Jabaliya, nine people from one household were killed. Another strike took out seven children and a woman.
Meanwhile, Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital reported 15 children and 12 women among the dead.
Israel said it targeted over 670 militant sites last week, blaming Hamas for hiding behind civilians. But with each explosion, the death toll of noncombatants rises—and so does global outrage.
“We Are Tired of Displacement”
In the streets, chaos. Donkey carts, backpacks, crying children—residents are fleeing again.
Abu Mohammad Yassin, a father from Jabaliya, spoke through tears. “When the Jews want a truce, Hamas refuses. When Hamas wants one, Israel says no. We are the ones dying in between.”
Israel says it’s pressuring Hamas into a temporary deal to release hostages. Hamas, in return, demands full withdrawal and an end to the war.
Trump Visit Over, Bombs Begin
Israeli forces reportedly delayed the new offensive until former U.S. President Donald Trump completed his Middle East trip Friday.
Now, negotiations are quietly taking place in Qatar. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed they are exploring a deal to secure the release of 58 remaining hostages.
In return, Hamas would be exiled from Gaza and forced to disarm. The militant group has refused both terms.
Siege, Starvation, and Refusal to Serve
Since ending the last ceasefire in March, Israel has tightened its blockade on Gaza. For three months, no food or medicine has entered.
Nearly 3,000 have died since then, the Gaza Health Ministry said. Humanitarian groups warn famine is imminent.
Inside Israel, frustration is boiling. Some reservists are refusing to report for duty. Others protest weekly, holding photos of Gaza’s dead and demanding peace.
Houthi Missiles Add Fuel to Fire
Early Sunday, Israeli forces intercepted a missile fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The Houthis claimed they launched two missiles at Tel Aviv’s main airport. The Iranian-backed group says its attacks are in solidarity with Gaza.
Israel was notably excluded from a recent U.S. deal aimed at halting Houthi strikes in the Red Sea.
Now, new fronts are emerging—and Israel could soon be drawn into broader regional conflict.
Gaza Ground War: “You Took My Soul”
Back in Gaza, grief has become routine.
In Deir al-Balah, strikes killed families in their homes. Parents. Children. Infants. At al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, bodies arrive faster than they can be counted.
“You took my soul with you,” sobbed Um Mahmoud al-Aloul over her daughter’s lifeless body. “I used to turn off my phone from how much you called.”
As bombs fall and diplomacy drags on, Gaza’s 2 million residents are left with no safety, no aid, and no end in sight.
This is not just war—it’s a humanitarian implosion. The Gaza ground war may be aimed at militants, but it’s civilians who are paying the ultimate price.
