IDF Pledges to Keep Fighting Until Hamas is Removed from Power, as UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Today, Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in Gaza’s two largest cities, with civilians still trapped in the fighting even after hundreds of thousands have fled to other parts of the besieged territory. The Palestine Red Crescent Society announced that it has begun the initial preparations for a Qatari field hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza, which will be managed by PRCS staff and aim to support the medical personnel in southern Gaza.

The war has killed thousands of Palestinian civilians and driven nearly 85% of the territory’s 2.3 million people from their homes. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pledged to keep fighting until it removes Hamas from power, dismantles its military capabilities and returns all of the hostages taken by militants during Hamas’ rule.

The IDF has also said that it sees the “beginning of the end of Hamas” and that it is determined to restore peace and security to the region. The IDF has also called on civilians to remain in their homes, and has provided humanitarian aid to those in need.

The conflict has been ongoing for over a month, and the international community is calling for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and has urged both sides to end the violence and reach a lasting peace agreement.