The Israel Defense Forces announced the establishment of a closed military zone within the Gaza Strip, aligning with the area under the responsibility of the IDF’s Gaza Division. This development was reported by RIA News.
In a formal statement, the Israel Defense Forces cautioned that entry to the closed military zone is strictly forbidden and urged the public to stay clear of the area.
Earlier, Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, suggested that Hamas’s attack on Israel reflects broader security failures tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
On October 7, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel and declared the initiation of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. In response, Israeli officials declared a state of emergency, and the country moved to a wartime footing.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that Israel was at war and that the military operation against Hamas was named Iron Swords. In what followed, the Israeli Air Force struck multiple targets in the Gaza Strip, with around 21 Hamas sites reported as hit in a coordinated response.
Netanyahu subsequently vowed to continue actions aimed at dismantling Hamas. The evolving situation has prompted regional partners in North America to monitor developments closely as security and humanitarian considerations intersect with ongoing regional diplomacy.