Israel steps up attack on 'terror organizations' in Rafah DW 03/23/2025
Briefly

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Hamas announced the death of political leader Salah Bardawil due to an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis. Concurrently, Israeli forces intensified their operations, advising residents of Rafah to evacuate. Over the past 18 months, the conflict has resulted in more than 50,000 Palestinian casualties, as reported by local health authorities. International bodies validate these figures, though Israel disputes them. The violence reignited after Hamas's attacks on Israel in October 2023, leading to renewed military action from Israel.
Hamas has stated that political leader Salah Bardawil was killed in an Israeli airstrike, signaling a new tide in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israel has warned Rafah residents to evacuate amid escalating military operations targeting terror organizations, highlighting the ongoing and severe regional instability.
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