Recent reporting indicates that Israel has conducted strikes on at least three sites within Gaza after Jerusalem ordered civilians to evacuate in the wake of a disrupted ceasefire with Hamas. The updates were provided by CNN.
CNN notes that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a map of Gaza in early December outlining the areas slated for potential attacks alongside designated safe zones for civilians seeking refuge. The publication analyzes how these guidance points appeared to intersect with actual military actions on the ground.
According to CNN’s review of footage, images and local reporting, there were three separate strikes in zones where civilians had been instructed to evacuate. Journalists on the ground corroborate that the attacks occurred in those evacuated or evacuated-adjacent areas, raising questions about the timing and precision of the operations.
In response to media questions, the IDF asserted that one strike targeted centers linked to Hamas welfare unit leaders, explaining that the attack was carried out after intelligence identified shelter locations within those units’ operational territory.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced intense media scrutiny over a proposed arrangement to release hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire. He stated that Israel would maintain its campaign against Hamas until achieving victory and suggested that the Palestinian movement faced a stark choice: surrender or be defeated.
The conflict has long featured political debate and shifting narratives, with analysts pointing to a range of strategic and humanitarian considerations driving current actions on the ground.