Israeli Army Begins Gaza Conquest On Netanyahu's Orders; Palestinians Fear Mass Displacement
/ Aug 14, 2025, 06:17AM IST
Israel has reportedly begun to intensify strikes on Gaza City. Israel's Security Cabinet recently approved plans to seize the city it believes to be a stronghold of Hamas militants. DW spoke with Palestinians in Gaza City.#israel #gaza #israelpalestineconflict #netanyahu #gazaconflict #hamas #dwvideos
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