Hamas Fires Rocket Barrage at Tel Aviv; Israel's Elimination Aim Questioned

Escalating Conflict in Gaza

The armed wing of Hamas has launched a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv from Gaza, intensifying the ongoing conflict between Israel and militant groups in the region. The rockets have struck a residential building, causing several injuries.

Israel's War Aim

BBC Verify, a fact-checking platform, has assessed the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of eliminating Hamas. The assessment raises questions about Israel's ability to achieve this goal.

Casualties in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes in various parts of Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least six people and the wounding of several others, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The conflict has also displaced a significant number of Palestinians.

Ground Offensive Preparation

Drone footage captured in Gaza vividly displays the extent of destruction in the enclave after 100 days of warfare. Meanwhile, Israel has urged residents in certain areas of Gaza to evacuate as its military prepares for a possible escalation of the ground offensive.