According to a report, the israeli defence force said military operations were continuing in Khan Younis, southern Gaza’s main city and in refugee camps and neighbourhoods in central Gaza. Reportedly, palestinians have packed into areas along the border with Egypt and along southern Gaza’s coastline where shelters and tent camps are overflowing. According to the report, Israel said it would expand its ground offensive and are launching waves of airstrikes and shelling before troops move in. Reportedly, on Wednesday night Israel bombarded cities, towns and refugee camps across Gaza; non stop explosions could be heard in the central town of Deir al Balah where hundreds of thousands of people have sought shelter.
According to the report, shooting is intensifying along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon and the idf have warned of a possible expansion of operations where hezbollah is operating. Reportedly, Iran threatened Israel with direct actions following the death of an iranian officer in an airstrike in Syria it blamed on Israel. According to the report, clashes between hezbollah and Israel have been an almost daily occurrence since fighting began in Gaza. Reportedly, Israel are also increasing their night raids on major cities in Samaria.