Phone and Internet Services in Gaza Collapse Amid Israel's Ground Assault Expansion

Internet and phone services collapsed in the Gaza Strip as Israel's military announced the "expansion" of its ground operations in the besieged territory, resulting in the isolation of its 2.3 million residents from the outside world and each other.

The intensified bombardment signaled Israel's move towards a potential all-out invasion of Gaza, aiming to crush the ruling Hamas group following their attack on southern Israel three weeks ago.

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As airstrikes continued to light up the sky over Gaza City, the blackout in communication services, including internet, cellular, and landline, caused concern for the Red Crescent and other aid groups who feared the inability to contact emergency services.

The Palestine Telecommunications Company, Paltel, reported a complete disruption of communication and internet services due to the ongoing bombardment.

Israel "Expanding" Ground Operations in Gaza

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman, confirmed that ground forces were expanding their activity in Gaza, emphasizing their determination to achieve their war objectives with great force.

Israel has amassed a large number of troops along the border with Gaza in preparation for a potential ground offensive against the Hamas militant group.

Potential Consequences and Rising Tensions

The new phase of the war brings uncertainty regarding how Hamas' defeat will be measured and what the invasion's endgame might look like. The escalating tensions in the region were evident as US warplanes struck targets in eastern Syria and mysterious objects hit towns in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has exceeded 7,300, with worsening conditions due to the blockade causing scarcities of essential supplies such as food, fuel, water, and medicine. The UN warned that its aid operation was crumbling.

Increase in Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis

Both sides have experienced significant casualties, with more than 1,400 people killed in Israel during Hamas' attack and over 7,300 in Gaza. The impending ground invasion raises concerns about even higher casualties in densely populated areas.

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Gazan hospitals are struggling to operate with limited fuel for emergency generators. Israel's claim of Hamas installations in and around Gaza's largest hospital, al-Shifa, has been met with denial from Hamas and warnings of imminent danger.

The ongoing conflict has caused approximately 1.4 million people in Gaza to flee their homes, with U.N. shelters accommodating nearly half of them. However, hundreds of thousands remain in northern Gaza despite orders to evacuate.

Israel has allowed some aid and supplies to enter through the Rafah crossing, but it falls short of meeting Gaza's urgent needs as the humanitarian collapse worsens. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees faces severe fuel rationing.

Concerns and Disputes

Israel claims it only targets militants and accuses Hamas of operating within civilian areas. The conflict has wider implications and threatens to ignite a regional war, with the United States deploying aircraft carrier strike groups to deter Iran and its allies, and increased tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Amidst the ongoing conflict, Egypt experienced a drone crash and a "strange object" landing near a power station close to the border with Israel, further escalating tensions in the region.

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