IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post that at the current slow pace of the invasion, eliminating Hamas could take years.
In the past 24 hours, the IAF carried out airstrikes targeting approximately 35 sites throughout the Gaza Strip.
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Mediators are reportedly in the final stages of drafting an agreement, with the US striving to reach an agreement before the end of this month.
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The IDF also assisted Gazan civilians to evacuate via organized routes during the operation.
Security sources also added that a significant number of smuggling tunnels crossing from Egypt to the Gaza strip are still intact.
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