RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: Israeli ground troops encircled Hamas stronghold Gaza City on Friday, after close ally the United States urged 'concrete steps' to minimize civilian casualties.
Ahead of top US diplomat Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Israel Friday, the country's military said it had 'completed the encirclement' of Gaza's largest city — signaling a new phase in the month-long war against Hamas.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also on Thursday hailed victories so far, telling a group of elite soldiers that Israeli forces were 'advancing' despite 'painful losses'.'We are in the midst of the campaign.
'Gaza will be the curse of history for Israel,' spokesman Abu Obeida said.Minimize harm It has now been almost one month since Hamas' bloody raids into Israel killed an estimated 1,400 people.Israel's allies have backed its right to self-defense, but there is growing global concern and anger at how Israel has chosen to prosecute the war.The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says more than 9,000 people have died in Israeli bombardments, mostly women and children.
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