Israel-Palestine Escalation
Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Israel Reportedly Launches Offensive on Gaza

© AP Photo / Leo CorreaThe sun sets behind buildings destroyed during Israeli ground and air operations in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Aug. 8, 2025
The sun sets behind buildings destroyed during Israeli ground and air operations in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Aug. 8, 2025 - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 21.08.2025
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has launched an offensive on the city of Gaza, the Jerusalem Post reported on Wednesday, citing IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin.
The army controls the outskirts of the city, the spokesman said.
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