Facing Relentless Israeli Bombardment, Gazans Leave Their Last Words for the World to Hear

Facing Relentless Israeli Bombardment, Gazans Leave Their Last Words for the World to Hear

Features May 17, 2025
Facing Relentless Israeli Bombardment, Gazans Leave Their Last Words for the World to Hear
Gaza (Quds News Network)- The last 48 hours in the Gaza Strip have been described by residents as “like living through the horrors of Judgment Day,” as Israel intensifies its attacks following the announcement of a large-scale extermination plan. The current wave of attacks is among the most intense since Israel broke the January ceasefire agreement and resumed its assault on Gaza nearly two months ago. Amid the intensifying strikes, the Israeli military announced on Saturday that forces had been mobilised for "Operation Gideon's Chariots" to seize "strategic areas" of Gaza and claimed it had "struck over 150 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip" in 24 hours. According to reports, the "Gideon's Chariots" would see the Israeli forces occupy areas, move civilians to the south of the Strip, and take control of aid distribution. Amidst that, Gazans have turned to social media to share what may be their final words with the world, fearing they could be the next victims of Israeli attacks and letting the world witness the harrowing days they live.

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