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IDF Opens Shejaiya: Gaza's Ruins After Ongoing Conflict

11/6/2025

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IDF Allows Journalist Access

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) allowed journalists to visit the Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City on November 5, 2025.
The area is now largely rubble as the IDF states the destruction aimed to eliminate Hamas infrastructure.
Over 68,000 Gazans have died since the conflict escalated after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks, which killed over 1,100 Israelis, while sporadic violence continues despite a month-long ceasefire.

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Cohen Resumes Gaza Operations

Israeli Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen announced plans to resume intensive military operations in Gaza after resolving the hostage situation.
Cohen said Hamas would not disarm voluntarily and that no international force could succeed in this effort.
Cohen cited past successes in Lebanon and Syria and noted Israel controls over half of Gaza, including key crossings and humanitarian routes, positioning the country for future actions.

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Historical Context

The Gaza conflict's escalation in October 2023, triggered by Hamas's attacks that killed over 1,100 Israelis, reflects a long history of violence between Israel and Palestinian factions. Since Hamas's 2007 takeover of Gaza, tensions have persisted, leading to military operations reminiscent of Israel's past campaigns in Lebanon and Syria. The ongoing violence underscores the complexities of achieving peace in the region.

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IDF Allows Journalist Access

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) allowed journalists to visit the Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City on November 5, 2025.
The area is now largely rubble as the IDF states the destruction aimed to eliminate Hamas infrastructure.
Over 68,000 Gazans have died since the conflict escalated after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks, which killed over 1,100 Israelis, while sporadic violence continues despite a month-long ceasefire.

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