What is Israel’s new major ground offensive, Operation Gideon’s Chariots? | Gaza

Israel’s military has launched an intense ground offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip.

The offensive comes on the back of a more than two-month total blockade on Gaza after Israel decided to unilaterally end a ceasefire with Hamas in March.

Israel has come under increasing international pressure, including from its staunch allies in the United States government, to agree to a ceasefire and allow aid into Gaza.

Meanwhile, Hamas and Israeli negotiators are in Doha for new indirect…