During the night leading into October 28, Israel conducted one of the most extensive bombardments in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the conflict, expanding its ground operation, BBC reported.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), around 150 underground tunnels used for both military purposes and additional infrastructure were hit, and senior Hamas commanders were killed.
Israeli authorities have reported that a portion of their troops entered the Gaza Strip on Friday and remains stationed there. The Israeli military announced the elimination of Hamas militants and the destruction of some of the group's underground tunnels.
Since Friday, there has been a communication blackout with the Gaza Strip. A BBC correspondent, Rushdi Abualouf, located in the southern part of the Strip, described the situation as "utter chaos."
According to independent internet monitoring groups, this is the most severe communication disruption in Gaza since the conflict began, raising concerns as the Palestinian civilian population is effectively cut off from the outside world amidst escalating hostilities.
Relatives of the hostages held by Hamas have expressed their concern as Israel intensifies its military operation in Gaza. They have demanded an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Defense Minister of Israel to discuss the safety of the abducted Israelis.
As of the latest information available, militants are holding 229 individuals as hostages. Israeli authorities emphasize that the fate of the hostages is their top priority, and when making operational decisions, the safety of these individuals is given paramount consideration.
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