16.09.2025 19:01
Hamas described the Israeli army's ground attacks in Gaza as "a new phase of genocide and ethnic cleansing." Highlighting the role of the United States in these attacks, Hamas stated that the U.S. administration is a "key partner" in the genocide and ethnic cleansing occurring in Gaza. The statement also called on the international community to make urgent decisions.
Hamas described the Israeli army's expansion of ground attacks in the city of Gaza as "a new phase of genocide and ethnic cleansing."
The Israeli army announced that it had begun ground attacks at night to occupy the city of Gaza in the northern Gaza Strip.
GROUND OPERATION IN GAZA
It was stated that currently two divisions are participating in the ground attacks, with a third expected to join in the coming days; intense airstrikes were carried out in the region.
THEY ALSO STRUCK YEMEN
Meanwhile, Israeli planes bombed the port of Hudaydah in Yemen. Shortly after Israel's warning that "ships at Hudaydah port should be evacuated immediately," Israeli planes also struck Yemen. Smoke rose from the area, which was targeted 12 times. In a statement from Israel, it was claimed that "military structures" allegedly belonging to the Houthis were attacked at Hudaydah port.
FIRST REACTION FROM HAMAS TO THE GROUND OPERATION
A statement from Hamas regarding Israel's occupation of Gaza was released. The statement indicated that the attacks in question represent "a new phase of genocide and ethnic cleansing."
It was noted that the attacks on Gaza were carried out "with the open political and military support of the USA," and therefore Washington is also responsible for the events taking place.
"THE USA IS A KEY PARTNER IN THE GENOCIDE IN GAZA"
The US administration was described as a "key partner" in the genocide and ethnic cleansing occurring in Gaza. The international community was called to "take urgent decisions commensurate with the scale of the massacres," while Arab and Islamic countries were also urged to "take responsibility to stop the genocide in Gaza."
52 PALESTINIANS LOST THEIR LIVES
In the attacks throughout the day by Israel, which launched a full-scale ground operation in the city of Gaza, 52 Palestinians lost their lives, including 46 from the city of Gaza. It was recorded that the attacks began in the outskirts of Gaza, and plans were made for the city to be besieged in the coming days and weeks.