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Continued Ground Operations in Gaza; 12 Israeli Soldiers Killed in the Past Two Days

Feb 5, 2026 February 5, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Israeli ground operations in Gaza continue, resulting in the deaths of 12 soldiers in two days and over 320 since the conflict began. The humanitarian toll is severe, with conflicting casualty figures reported by both sides, highlighting the ongoing violence and international concern.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The ongoing violence in Gaza has severe humanitarian implications and continues to escalate tensions in the region.

👥 Key Players

Israeli Army MENTIONED
Military force of Israel
"Central to the ongoing conflict with Hamas and responsible for military operations in Gaza."
Hamas MENTIONED
Palestinian militant group controlling Gaza
"Key adversary of Israel in the conflict, responsible for initiating the current escalation."
Daniel Hagari MENTIONED
Israeli army spokesperson
"Communicates military actions and justifications to the public and media."
Antony Blinken MENTIONED
U.S. Secretary of State
"Influential in shaping U.S. foreign policy towards the Israel-Palestine conflict and humanitarian efforts."
Mansour Abbas MENTIONED
Leader of the Arab coalition in Israel
"Represents Arab citizens of Israel and advocates for peace and ceasefire."

📰 What Happened

Israeli ground operations in Gaza have intensified, resulting in the deaths of 12 Israeli soldiers in two days and over 320 since the conflict began. The humanitarian situation is dire, with conflicting casualty figures reported by both sides.

  • Israeli forces have attacked over 11,000 targets in Gaza since the conflict began.
  • Hamas claims over 8,300 people have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli attacks.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran supports Hamas and views the conflict as part of its broader resistance against Israel, impacting its regional influence.
🌍 Regional: The conflict exacerbates tensions in the Middle East, affecting relationships between Arab nations, Israel, and Iran.
🌐 International: The situation draws international attention, with calls for humanitarian aid and ceasefire, influencing U.S. and Western policies.

📚 Background

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing geopolitical struggle over land, identity, and sovereignty, with periodic escalations leading to violence and humanitarian crises.

Israeli-Palestinian conflict Humanitarian crisis in Gaza
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents a factual account of military operations and casualty figures, but the numbers from both sides are contested.

On Wednesday, November 1, an Israeli army spokesperson announced the continuation of ground operations in the Gaza Strip, stating that since the beginning of the war against Hamas, the Israeli army has attacked over 11,000 targets identified as 'terrorist organizations.' Meanwhile, Israeli media reported the deaths of at least 12 soldiers during ground operations in Gaza over the past two days. Since Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, more than 320 Israeli soldiers have been killed. Following the Hamas attack on October 7, over 1,400 people have died, most of whom were civilians. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli army spokesperson, wrote on social media platform X that Israeli forces attacked many 'terrorist targets throughout the Gaza Strip, including operational headquarters and units of Hamas terrorists' on Tuesday night. Earlier, the Israeli army had announced that it killed a Hamas commander in an attack on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza on Tuesday, who was reportedly involved in the October 7 attack on Israel. Reports indicate that the Israeli attack on this camp resulted in at least 50 deaths and 150 injuries. Several countries have condemned this attack. Hamas officials, who control Gaza, claim that over 8,300 people have been killed due to Israeli attacks, most of whom are civilians. News agencies have stated that they cannot verify these figures. In contrast, Israel claims its attacks target Hamas and accuses the group of using civilians as human shields. In a report by Arash Sigarachi on the latest situation of tensions between Israel and Hamas and the improvement of aid conditions in Gaza, the Israeli army spokesperson stated: 'In the battle against Hamas, we are also mindful of Israeli civilians as well as ordinary people in Gaza.' Secretary of State Blinken called for an increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza's civilians, and the White House stated that Israel is trying to reduce civilian casualties. Mansour Abbas, the leader of the Arab coalition in Israel, called for an immediate ceasefire.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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