Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza: Tackling Hamas Tunnels and Limited Raids

Israel's defense minister, Yoav Gallant, has stated that Israel expects a long and difficult ground offensive into Gaza to destroy Hamas and its extensive network of tunnels. The ground invasion, following weeks of airstrikes, is anticipated to lead to lower-intensity fighting as Israel targets "pockets of resistance." The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 7,300, with over 1,400 deaths in Israel. Hospitals in Gaza are facing fuel shortages, and the UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns of dwindling supplies. The conflict has escalated tensions in the region, with US warplanes striking targets in Syria linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and mysterious objects hitting towns in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.