Netanyahu: Israel intensifies Gaza operations to pressure Hamas for hostages

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified military operations in the Gaza Strip, aiming to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have seized significant territories, creating new security corridors that divide Gaza further. ​

These operations have led to substantial civilian casualties. Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed over 50,000 Palestinians since October 2023, with nearly a third of the victims being under 18 years old.