War on Gaza: Meanwhile, Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 55,362 people and wounded 128,741, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. An estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and more than 200 were taken captive.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Middle East 2025.05.17 | Situation Tension

1. Introduction / Background 

The current situation in Gaza remains dire amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7, 2023. 

Since mid-May 2025, the Gaza war has seen a significant escalation in Israeli military operations against Hamas, marked by intense airstrikes, ground invasions, and heavy casualties. Israel has initiated a major new ground offensive, dubbed "Operation Gideon's Chariots," aiming to conquer and retain control over Gaza, dismantle Hamas's military and governance capabilities, and manage humanitarian aid distribution. Israeli troops have advanced into central Gaza areas like Deir al-Balah for the first time since the war began, accompanied by heavy artillery and air support.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza has killed at least 53,272 people and wounded more than 120,673 according to the latest figures from Gaza’s health authorities

2. Key Highlights – Israel Hamas war updates

  • Killed 153 (53,272)
  • Injured 459 (120,673)
  • Home Destroyed

3. Governments’ Response

4. Military Developments

Israel launched an intensified offensive in Gaza on Saturday aimed at “the defeat of Hamas”, with rescuers in the Palestinian territory reporting at least 32 killed by new Israeli strikes.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported striking over 150 "terror targets" in Gaza within a 24-hour period.

5. Militants’ Activity

6. Impact On the Trade and Travel

7. International Response

Anat Angerst, Vicky Cohen, and Herut Nimrodi have denounced Netanyahu’s government, saying it has no concrete plan to return their sons to safety, according to the Israeli daily Maariv.

8. Comment.

The situation in Gaza remains highly critical and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation amid an expanded Israeli military offensive aimed at defeating Hamas. Since March 18, 2025, Israel has escalated air, land, and sea bombardments and launched a major ground operation called "Operation Gideon's Chariots," seizing territory and intensifying attacks in northern and central Gaza

9. latest news in two lines

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/5/18/live-israel-kills-24-in-gazas-al-mawasi-resumes-truce-talks-with-hamas

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7geg3lvz1o

https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/israel-gaza-war-live-updates-24-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-gaza-liveblog-19606118.htm

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