Israel Launches Ground Offensive Deepening Control of Gaza City
The IDF intensified its ground offensive, pressing deeper into Gaza City with Merkava tanks to dismantle Hamas holdouts. Tens of thousands of reservists were deployed, pushing into the Zeitoun and Sheikh Radwan neighborhoods. The IDF reported that around 300,000 residents have been displaced from Gaza City so far due to this current offensive phase.
Date: May 25, 2026
Location: Gaza Strip, Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 300,000
Source: Axios, JNS