The Israeli military has entered a 'new stage' of fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, with warplanes carrying out extensive strikes and troops preparing to cut off the city of Rafah. The intensification in fighting comes as Israel seeks to pressure Hamas to release 59 Israeli hostages. The IDF has deployed a new division into southern Gaza and has carried out over 60 airstrikes to degrade Hamas's capabilities. The military has warned residents in several Gaza City neighborhoods to flee, issuing a 'final warning' before strikes there.
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