Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive as Trump Departs Region Without Ceasefire Deal

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Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive as Trump Departs Region Without Ceasefire Deal

Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive as Trump Departs Region Without Ceasefire Deal

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On May 16, 2025, Israel escalated its military operations in Gaza, launching a series of airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of at least 93 Palestinians in northern Gaza. This surge in attacks coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump's departure from the Middle East, where his diplomatic efforts failed to secure a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The intensified offensive, dubbed "Operation Gideon's Chariots," aims to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure and secure the release of hostages taken during the October 7, 2023 attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that, in the absence of a ceasefire deal, a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza is imminent. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated sharply. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and aid...

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