On Monday evening, the Israeli army carried out 37 beats within 20 minutes, using drones, combat helicopters and artillery, the force of the explosions was felt in Israel itself, and the Palestinians described the “fire belt” stretching over the city – reported Ynet.
Tanks entered the center of Gaza and it seems that the Israeli Land Forces began an invasion on a larger scale – commented the daily “Jerusalem Post”.
The army ordered all residents of Gaza, who could be about a million to leave the city and go south. According to the army, more than 320,000 have left gauze so far. people, “Times of Israel” wrote on Monday. The army informed earlier that the attacks conducted for several weeks were only a preliminary action before the proper invasion.
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A sharp criticism of Israel
The decision on the offensive caused criticism on the international arena and in Israel itself. Humanitarian organizations alert about the deepening humanitarian crisis and hunger in the Gaza Strip, warning that mass resettlement will worsen the situation of civilians.
In Israel, the opposition and part of the society oppose operations, fearing for the life of soldiers and about 20 still living hostages who are most likely kept in gas. According to the Israeli authorities, Gaza is a bastion of Hamas and the army must conquer it to defeat this terrorist organization.
Israeli media reported serious tensions between military commanders and the government. The Chief of General Staff, General Ejal Zamir, was to warn the Prime Minister of Binjamin Netanyahu that the surgery would be long and seriously strains the army's strength.
During the last meeting of government representatives with a staff, which took place in a turbulent atmosphere, another short circuit occurred, “Ynet wrote. During the meeting, General Zamir was to persuade politicians to lead to an agreement with Hamas instead of interacting the fight, which would allow the release of hostages.
The forum of hostage families warned that for the kidnapped it could be “last night” and accused the Prime Minister of Netanyahu that he devoted their fate to political calculations. The organization also convened a night demonstration at the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem, and Netanyahu was to escape at the news of the planned protest.
Some families of hostages and Israeli society have long been accusing Netanyah of sabotaging negotiations with Hamas about the truce because of the political interest. Extremely right -wing coalition partners of the Israeli prime minister oppose the contract, and the survival of the government depends on their votes.
