Israeli tanks in overnight Gaza raid ahead of ‘next stage’

Israel conducted a targeted raid in the Gaza Strip, destroying multiple sites before withdrawing from the Hamas-run territory. The operation was carried out in preparation for the next stages of combat in Israel’s deadliest Gaza war, which has already killed thousands. The surge in violence has led to international alarm and calls for a humanitarian pause in the conflict. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to eliminate Hamas and bring captives home, while US President Joe Biden has called for the protection of innocent civilians.