Israel’s military chief has ordered an expansion of the Gaza ground offensive amid growing warnings of famine and international criticism over aid restrictions.
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered the military to expand its ground offensive in Gaza to additional areas in both the north and south, as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave continues to worsen.
The Israeli military said Zamir issued the directive during a field visit and strategic assessment in southern Gaza. The expanded assault, according to the military, aims to create conditions for the return of Israeli hostages and achieve the decisive defeat of Hamas.
Zamir also ordered the establishment of more aid distribution centers.
The directive comes as the UN and humanitarian organizations accuse Israel of carrying out a campaign of “deliberate starvation,” with Gaza’s 2.4 million residents facing famine after more than 90 days of closed aid crossings.
Since May 27, Israel has been operating a humanitarian relief initiative through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a body backed by Israel and the United States but not recognized by the UN or major aid groups.
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