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Israel announces major expansion of assault on Gaza saying ‘large areas’ will be taken as Hamas warns Palestinian territory has entered ‘famine phase’.

Published On 2 Apr 2025

  • Israel’s military will “capture extensive territory” to be added to “buffer zones” in the Gaza Strip, says Defence Minister Israel Katz, as it expands its ground assault.
  • The announcement comes as the death toll from Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza rises to at least 53 since dawn. More than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed since Israel broke the truce last month.