Israeli Forces Regain Control Of Southern Communities Near Gaza

Israeli forces announced on Monday that its forces had regained control of communities in its southern territory near Gaza, following a surprise attack by Hamas militants just two days earlier. "We are in control of the communities," stated military spokesman Daniel Hagari during a press briefing, while cautioning that there may still be "terrorists" present in the area. He further explained, "We have fully evacuated 15 communities out of the 24 that are adjacent to the border." Hagari revealed that Israeli forces were actively engaged in completing the evacuation process, with the expectation that it would be accomplished "within the next 24 hours." The conflict has seen a barrage of rockets launched into Israel, with Hagari reporting a staggering count of "4,400 launches at Israel" since the onset of the Hamas assault on Saturday. In response to these attacks, Israel has mobilized its military reserves, with 300,000 army reservists called up to address the escalating crisis. Tragically, the ongoing hostilities have resulted in a significant loss of life. At least 700 individuals have been killed in Israel as hundreds of Hamas militants stormed across the Gaza border. In retaliation, the Israeli military has initiated a series of intense airstrikes on the Palestinian enclave, leading to casualties on the Palestinian side, with at least 493 people reported killed. As the conflict persists, the international community continues to closely monitor the situation, while diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire and alleviate the humanitarian impact gain prominence.