Shafaq News/ The Israeli military announced the commencementof a ground operation in the city of Rafah.
According to an official military statement, Israeli forceshave entered the Shaboura area of Rafah and expanded their operations insouthern Gaza while continuing activities in the northern and central parts ofthe Strip.
Earlier today, Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades,claimed responsibility for launching a rocket barrage at Tel Aviv, stating itwas a response to "Zionist [Israeli] massacres against civilians."
The Israeli military confirmed detecting three rockets firedfrom southern Gaza, claiming that the air force successfully intercepted oneprojectile, while the other two landed in open areas.
Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades,praised the stance of Yemen for their direct support of Gaza despite the heavycost. He stated, "Today, the rockets from Yemen intersected with thosefrom Gaza in the skies over Tel Aviv, proving that Gaza is not alone." AbuUbaida called on “the free people of the nation to join the battle to defendAl-Aqsa and continue supporting Gaza to break the enemy's strength.”
Israeli warplanes continued their airstrikes throughout theday on various areas in Gaza, particularly in Rafah and Khan Younis. Meanwhile,artillery shelling targeted multiple locations, including Gaza City and BeitLahia in the northern part of the Strip.
The Gaza Government Media Office reported that the number ofcasualties from the Israeli aggression has risen to 591 deaths and 1,042injured over the past 72 hours. “More than 70% of the victims are children,women, and the elderly, highlighting the direct targeting of civilians by theIsraeli occupation.”
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, theresumption of fighting on March 18 has resulted in 506 additional deaths and909 injuries. These figures contribute to the ongoing humanitarian crisis,bringing the cumulative toll since the outbreak of the war on October 7, 2023,to 49,617 deaths and 112,950 injuries.
Additionally, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraeerevealed on X that the army had killed two key Hamas figures: Rashid Jahjouh,head of the General Security Service, and Ayman Aslih, the commander of theKhan Younis area in Hamas' General Security Service.
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— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) March 20, 2025Protest Over War Resumption
For the second consecutive day, protests continued inJerusalem, demanding the release of Israeli captives, rejecting the ongoing waron Gaza, and opposing attempts to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar and AttorneyGeneral Gali Baharav-Miara.
Demonstrators began their march from the “Kiryat HaMemshala”government complex toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.However, police blocked their path several hundred meters from the home,setting up barricades and using force to prevent them from advancing, usingfoul-smelling skunk water cannons to disperse the crowd. Officers alsophysically assaulted demonstrators and arrested several others.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid stated, “We strongly condemnthe police’s conduct and the harm inflicted on Democratic Party leader YairGolan,” inviting the commissioner to order “an immediate investigation into theincident.”
Former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz also weighed, “Whatwe are witnessing in recent days did not come out of nowhere”, adding that “allof this is a direct result of an extremist government that has lost control andis focused on deepening societal divisions instead of fostering unity.”
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