Israeli war planes have been pounding Gaza, leveling entire neighborhoods, including schools and mosques. The Israeli Military Chief of Staff, Herzl Halevi, told IDF commanders Saturday that the military will initiate an operation to “destroy” Hamas. Seventeen aid trucks were preparing to enter the strip through the Rafah crossing on Sunday, the Egyptian Red Crescent said. Wider conflictAs it prepares for the next stage of war, the Israeli military has warned other regional actors against getting involved in the conflict. The IDF told CNN it had no comment on the report.

Source: Egypt Independent October 22, 2023 13:39 UTC