New Israeli military operation in Gaza amid escalating humanitarian crisis
May 18, 2025
The Israeli army has launched a new ground operation in Gaza aimed at Hamas while negotiations for a ceasefire are ongoing. Palestinian authorities report serious humanitarian consequences, with all public hospitals in northern Gaza now closed. In just one week, 464 Palestinians have died, bringing the total number of casualties since the beginning of the conflict to over 53,000. The Israeli Prime Minister stated that a ceasefire agreement depends on the disarmament of Hamas.