Israeli Army Divides Gaza into Two After Intense and Continuous Bombardment

As intense bombardments continue in the Gaza Strip, Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced the division of Gaza into two parts, stating, "We are ready for any scenario on all fronts." In a televised address, he added, "Significant strikes are currently being conducted and will continue tonight and in the coming days," confirming that Israeli forces conducting ground operations in the sector have split it into two: "Southern Gaza and Northern Gaza." Following this announcement, heavy clashes erupted in Gaza City. There were fierce confrontations today, Monday, between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces in the northwestern and southern parts of Gaza City, according to the Shehab news agency. These clashes followed the entry of an Israeli armored unit onto the city's coastal road, as confirmed by the latter. Reports indicated that three Palestinians, including a child, were killed during an Israeli airstrike on a house in Khan Younis. For its part, the Israeli army announced that the number of its casualties since October 7 has risen to 349.