Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 17 May 2025,Saturday International
On May 17, 2025, Israel launched a full-scale military operation in Gaza, named "Operation Gideon's Chariots," aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure, securing key territories, and rescuing hostages taken during the October 2023 attacks. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed over 150 targets were hit as ground troops advanced into densely populated areas. Gaza’s civil defense reported over 100 civilian deaths, mostly women and children, on the first day alone. The offensive worsens Gaza’s humanitarian crisis amid global condemnation, with the United Nations warning the strikes may amount to ethnic cleansing and urging immediate de-escalation. (PC: India Today)
