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Israel Readies Offensive to Disarm Rebuilding Hamas

2/11/2026

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Israel's Gaza Offensive

Israel is preparing for a potential renewed offensive in Gaza to disarm Hamas.
Israeli officials say disarming Hamas will require action because Hamas has violated ceasefire terms and is rebuilding.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump emphasize that Hamas must surrender weapons.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plan to operate in areas of Gaza previously untouched, signaling intensified fighting as the ceasefire remains in limbo.

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Israel's Weapon Use

An Al Jazeera investigation reports Israel used thermal and thermobaric weapons in Gaza, including the MK-84 bomb, allegedly vaporizing thousands of bodies.
Civil defense officials say many missing are treated as evaporated after searches yield no remains.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health says more than 72,000 have died since October 2023, with genocide accusations against Israel.
Despite international legal actions, violence continues, raising concerns about accountability.

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Historical Context

The Gaza-Israel conflict, rooted in the 1948 Palestinian exodus, escalated with Israel's Operation Protective Edge on July 8, 2014, following Hamas rocket attacks. This operation resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths and significant destruction in Gaza. The ongoing violence has drawn international condemnation, with the UN highlighting human rights violations, underscoring the persistent challenges to achieving peace in the region.

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Israel's Gaza Offensive

Israel is preparing for a potential renewed offensive in Gaza to disarm Hamas.
Israeli officials say disarming Hamas will require action because Hamas has violated ceasefire terms and is rebuilding.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump emphasize that Hamas must surrender weapons.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) plan to operate in areas of Gaza previously untouched, signaling intensified fighting as the ceasefire remains in limbo.

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