Israel’s military began a heavy aerial bombardment of Gaza after nightfall on Friday and announced that it is “expanding” its ground operations into the territory—but did not declare a full-scale ground invasion that has been expected for weeks.Internet and phone service in Gaza has been mostly, if not entirely, cut off amid the bombing. The International Committee of the Red Cross cannot reach its medical personnel. A Washington Post reporter said the paper cannot reach its colleagues, either.S

Some people, communicating via satellite phones, have described the attack as the “heaviest bombardment yet,” according to independent journalist Sharif Kouddous.

“People can’t call ambulances or civil defense. We are being bombed in an unprecedented manner,” said an unidentified journalist at a Gaza hospital, according to a translation by The Nation’s Palestinian correspondent, Mohammed El-Kurd. “The sky around us just lights up [with explosions], and no one knows what’s going on.”

  • PennomiEnglish
    20•2 years ago

    But is that actually true? A lot can be gained from killing your enemies and taking their stuff.

    I’m not saying it’s right in any way, but the motivation should be as clear as any motivation ever has been.

      • @HappycamperNZ@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        You know if the leader of Hamas dropped 4x legendary skins, 2X xp multiplier and $30 worth of in game currency a teenager would have them dead by morning.

    • @tetraodon@feddit.itEnglish
      -2•2 years ago

      Achieved for whom? We’ve been following this advice since, well, forever. And yes, the elite might gain some material or political advantage from winning a war, but it’s a losing game for most.

      • @intensely_human@lemm.eeEnglish
        0•2 years ago

        When’s the last time a soldier forced his way into your home and told you to bring him food or he’d kill you?