In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, the northern areas of the Gaza Strip were subjected to an unprecedented level of overnight bombardment, according to reports. Israel's military has confirmed that it is intensifying its aerial and ground operations in the region.

Early this morning, a spokesperson for the Israeli military announced that ground forces have entered Gaza and are currently active in the area. A video footage corroborated this statement, showing Israeli tanks in motion within Gaza.

Due to extensive damage and communication disruptions, obtaining precise casualty figures has proven to be a challenging task. Communication networks in Gaza experienced significant disruptions overnight, further hindering the flow of information.

Responding to the intensification of the conflict, the UN General Assembly convened and passed a resolution, proposed by Jordan, calling for an immediate humanitarian truce. The resolution garnered overwhelming support with 120 member states voting in favor.

This latest escalation follows the series of events triggered by the Hamas attacks on October 7th, which claimed the lives of 1,400 individuals and left 229 people held as hostages. Since then, Israel has been conducting a sustained bombing campaign on Gaza.

The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza has reported a staggering 7,000 casualties since the commencement of Israel's retaliatory bombing campaign. The situation remains fluid, and international efforts are underway to facilitate a cessation of hostilities and provide critical humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict.