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OLAADEGBU(m): 11:07am On May 17
Gaza Authorities Say Israeli Ongoing Offensive Kills 100 Persons In Single Day

The Israeli military has launched a new phase of its campaign in Gaza, intensifying operations under a renewed offensive named Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

This has led to deaths of at least 100 persons in a single day, according to the Gaza authorities.

Since Israel resumed its military operations on March 18, the health ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza reports that 2,985 people have been killed. This brings the total death toll from the conflict to 53,119.

In a statement shared on Telegram, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described the move as the “initial stages” of an expanded military effort aimed at fulfilling the objectives of the ongoing war — namely, dismantling Hamas and securing the release of hostages still held in Gaza.

“The operation is part of the expansion of the battle in the Gaza Strip, with the goal of achieving all the war’s objectives, including the release of the abducted and the defeat of Hamas,” the IDF stated in an Arabic-language post.

A corresponding statement in English emphasised that the army was “mobilising troops to achieve operational control in areas of the Gaza Strip,” underscoring a likely push for broader territorial gains.

The latest military escalation follows the resumption of hostilities on March 18, after a two-month ceasefire.

The truce had temporarily halted fighting that began in October 2023, when a surprise attack by Hamas triggered Israel’s full-scale military response.

On Friday, Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 people in a single day.

The IDF, for its part, said it had struck more than 150 “terror targets” across the territory within 24 hours.

As the operation intensifies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing domestic and international pressure to ease a sweeping blockade that has severely restricted humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Humanitarian organisations have warned of catastrophic shortages of food, clean water, medical supplies, and fuel. The worsening conditions have prompted urgent appeals for the reopening of aid corridors and a cessation of hostilities.

International condemnation has also surged. On Friday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights denounced the renewed offensive, warning that the scale and nature of the attacks — combined with the continued blockade — may signal an attempt to forcibly displace Gaza’s civilian population.

The rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, coupled with ongoing military operations, has deepened concerns over the fate of civilians trapped in the enclave.

With no clear path to a ceasefire, the conflict appears set to enter an even more perilous stage.

On October 7, 2023, a large-scale attack by Hamas resulted in the deaths of 1,218 individuals in Israel, the majority of whom were civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli sources.

During the assault, 251 people were taken hostage. As of now, 57 remain in captivity in Gaza, with the Israeli military reporting that 34 of them are believed to have died.

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MadamExcellency: 11:22am On May 17
Instead of surrendering to save Gaza and fight another day, cheerleaders are telling Hamas to fight on.

Release the hostages, pick up the pieces of what's left of Gaza, and move on. The battle is lost.

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BeginsAtHome(f): 11:53am On May 17
Leave Gaza news for Gazans.

Fulanis are wiping out communities in Nigeria.

Stay woke!!!

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Breaker001: 11:54am On May 17
...and so what?

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Helinuse: 11:54am On May 17
A response to I S L A M I C t e r r o r i s m was not meant to give l i f e to them.

It was meant to take it. So that they never have the opportunity to unleash the potential of that r e l i g i o n anymore.

So, ride on Israel.

May the one with the more powerful God, WIN!

😌😌😌

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AImiron(m): 11:54am On May 17
That's a lot

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mastermaestro(m): 11:54am On May 17
I love Israel, but I honestly think Netanyau needs to close this war down as quickly as possible. The bloody revenge has entered into a disproportionate phase.

I know Netanyau is keeping this war in order to stay in office and save his political career. While this war drags on, Ukraine should not dream of having Putin agree to a ceasefire. Emboldened by Gaza's continuous onslaught, Putin will keep pounding Ukraine and grabbing more lands.

Right now, Trump feels powerless to pile pressure on Putin because of this Gaza war. To Trump, Putin will not listen to any call for a ceasefire deal as long as America cannot restrain Netanyau. That's why most European countries have withdrawn their for Israel over this Gaza crisis. The only way Putin will come to the negotiation table is if America and Europe can pressure Netanyau to end the Gaza bloodbath.

I personally think it is enough. If you want to take over the land, do it quickly. Establish your command and control there. Trump is already frustrated by the endless tactics, and rightly displeased with Netanyau.

This shit needs to end one way or another now!

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ehikwe22: 11:54am On May 17
Trump and Netanyahu should keep playing that old game. We already know what's up

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Samot4life(m): 11:55am On May 17
The propaganda is not working. I just love how isreal is dealing with this terrorists

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tnerro1(m): 11:55am On May 17
Which kin counting method una Dey use🤔

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rinzaugustine: 11:55am On May 17
Wow
oluwaseyi0: 11:55am On May 17
That's good to hear
Righteousness2(m): 11:55am On May 17
TERRORISTS lamenting the Terrorists way while the Children of ISRAEL do the needful!

Only ISRAELI BOMB has the Capacity to make TERRORISTS lament !
Only ISRAELI BOMB can reset the Brain of TERRORISTS!!

“Gideon’s Chariots” is underway
GOD BLESS ISRAEL!!

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grandiose4ever: 11:55am On May 17
Next time, don't start a war you can not finish.

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004gist: 11:56am On May 17
They should evacuate gaza. That seems the only condition

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omoredia: 11:57am On May 17
Are u expecting the truth from Hamas? The Gaza authorities u are talking is Hamas. Terrorists are liars

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OLAADEGBU(m): 11:57am On May 17
Fighting against Israel is standing against the God of Israel. For thousands of years, every empire that tried to destroy the Jewish people has collapsed, while Israel still stands. That’s not a coincidence.

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. (Exodus 14:14)

Source

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SlavaUkraini: 11:57am On May 17
All hail Benjamin Nethanyahu..

Benjamin Nethanyahu taking over Gaza the same way Vladimir Putin is taking over parts of Ukraine...

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KennethEnyi(m): 11:57am On May 17
I’m surprised that this Gaza Strip is still standing

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Coolboy009: 11:58am On May 17
Abeg may they keep quiet jare, them tie una hand may una no do same thing to Isreal? No be una go buy market.

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Helinuse: 11:58am On May 17
tnerro1:
Which kin counting method una Dey use🤔

Exponential assumption.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

May the one with the more powerful God win.

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Fiscus105(m): 11:58am On May 17
If Hamas truly love Palestine as they claimed, let them allow other political opponents(FATAH) being ruling Palestine and see if conflicts of this nature with Isreal would increases or reduces

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agulion: 11:59am On May 17
Believing this figure is like believing Islam is a peaceful religion, is pure lie

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PrinceofSarcasm: 12:00pm On May 17
BeginsAtHome:
Leave Gaza news for Gazans.

Fulanis are wiping out communities in Nigeria.

Stay woke!!!

The yorubas and Igbos are more interested in Gaza news than their regions being run over by Fulani grin
JovialJune(f): 12:00pm On May 17
Hamas should return the Israeli hostages, come out as real men and fight in a battlefield, instead of hiding among civilians and crying any time a huge percentage of their terrorist are killed

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LabStores: 12:05pm On May 17
Smh
MaziObinnaokija: 12:05pm On May 17
cool NEWS.

Madridguy SinWAR grin grin where are thou cool

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