Israel struck several areas of Gaza, causing rigid battles in Rafah in the south of an enclave. The locals report that the fighting intensified in the Tel-al-Sultan area in the west of Rafach, where Israeli tanks tried to break through the north. Hamas and Jihada fighters said they were in line with rocket and mortar shelling.
Since the beginning of May, terrestrial battles have been ongoing in Rafah, on the border with Egypt, where half of the gase population lives. Most residents were forced to leave their homes. Israel reported that it would soon end the battles in Rafach, and then move to less significant gas operations.
Doctors report the death of two Palestinians as a result of a rocket stroke on Rafah.
The Israeli military declared the liquidation of Hamas's fighter, who was smuggling weapons across the border with Egypt. Also struck on military buildings and tunnels. Three more Palestinians were killed as a result of these blows and several were injured near the Jabali camp in the north. Residents gathered near the store to contact relatives in other parts of the enclave. Inside the camp, the tank shells hit the apartment, causing the death of at least five people.
Israeli military refused to comment on this situation.
According to Israel, the operation in Gaza was started in response to the attack of Hamas fighters in the south of the country, which led to numerous casualties and hostage.
The Gaza Sector is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis: According to the UN, about 500,000 Palestinians are on the verge of starvation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyaga has declared his intention to continue hostilities in the Gaza Sector.
