Israel Launches Major Gaza Offensive, Cites Goal to Eliminate Hamas and Free Hostages
By BlogHear Newsroom | May 17, 2025 Gaza Strip — The Israeli military has launched a large-scale ground and air offensive in Gaza, titled Operation Gideon’s Chariots, aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the release of hostages still held in the enclave. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the operation via its Hebrew-language X account,…