Humas, which are expected to be expected, which are considered by many Western countries, although more and more Western States disputes those messages.
According to Palestinian data, only at least 35 people were killed in the morning. However, the offensive has far-reaching political and humanitarian consequences, transmits deutsche Welle.
How much is the city of Gaza hitting the Israeli offensive?
And earlier, the city was the target of the Israeli army several times. School buildings, refugee camps and shelters were also fired.
At the end of May 2025. Israel shelled school Fahmi Al-Jarjavi, who served as a refugee shelter.
According to Palestinian allegations, 33 people were killed, and dozens were wounded, mostly children, said the spokesman of Palestinian civilian protection for AFP. Israel claimed that the attack was focused on Palestinian fighters.
Infrastructure is severely damaged. Only in the town of Gazi, a damages of $ 7.29 billion, lists the UN report and the World Bank in April 2024. transferred Al Jazeera.
In September, the UN Institute for Training and Research (Unita) published a report according to which 36,611 buildings were damaged in Gaza, of which 8,578 were completely destroyed.
The Turkish Agency Anadolu Ajans transferred to August 2025. From the UN Conference that the Gaza Belt from March 796,000 people became refugees, of which 95 percent refers to Gaza City.
How much is Hamas still strong?
Marina Mirona military experts estimate that currently up to 3,000 combat ready members of Hamas are located in the city.
Marina Miron from London King’s College told Deutsche Welle that it was difficult to precise the strength of Hamas, but that the organization continues to control the city.
“This will be an extremely difficult operation, because Hamas has no longer to lose,” she said. Tall buildings and narrow streets could give them a tactical advantage.
J-Street’s Jewish-American Organization listed 2. September 2025. that Hamas was significantly weakened.
Before the war, the military wing had about 30,000 fighters in five brigades and 24 battales. So far, according to Israeli forces, about 23,000 fighters were killed, and 20 battle was destroyed.
Hamas has transformed into a decentralized guerrilla group. Despite losses, they managed to recruit up to 30,000 new people – mostly without military training.
What does the offensive mean for the population?
Almost all of about two million Gaza people have already run away during the war. Now again hundreds of thousands of people leave homes, and the city would, according to the UN, could become “almost uninhabilitable” due to mine.
Watch The Moment Israeli Forces Bombed and Destroyed A 13th Century Mosque in The Tuffah Neighbourhood Of Gaza City On Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/txznerhhg3
– Al Jazeera English (@Ajenglish) September 17, 2025
According to Israel’s data, about 40 percent of civilians have already left the city. The army invited them to cross into the “humanitarian zone” in the south, but there was a lethal attack previously there.
UNICEF warns of “devastating consequences” for more than 450,000 children. At the end of August of the UN and the humanitarian organization, they declared a hunger situation in Gaza.
What does an offensive mean for Israeli hostages?
The lives of hostages are further endangered by land offensive.
At the end of August, the Spokesperson of the Military Wing Hamas Abu Obeid said that hostages are kept in the same combat areas as members of Hamas.
The UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese warned the offensive endangers lives and hostages and civilians.
How is the offensive see in Israel?
The hostage families gave a dramatic appeal: “This night could be the last for hostages.”
Growing and criticism in society. Mass protests erupted in front of Netanyah’s residence, with the requirements to reach an agreement with Hamas.
#Israel Announced on Monday That Residents Of #Gaza City Could Use A “Temporary Transportations Route Via Salah Al-Din Street” To Flee, A Day After It Launched Its Intense Ground Offensive Into The Enclave’s Main City pic.twitter.com/txn38yk0xh
– France 24 English (@ France24_en) September 17, 2025
According to surveys, two-thirds of Israeli supports an agreement to release all hostages in exchange for the break and withdraw from Gaza.
How does the Arab world respond?
At the summit in Doha, Qatar Emir accused Israel for “genocide”, and the Egyptian president called him a “enemy”. The final declaration called on to review the relationship with Israel and start legal proceedings.
Analysts estimate that the UAE and Bahrain, although the signatories of Abraham’s agreements, could reconsider their relations with Israel.
(Vijesti.ba)
