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Local sources from Israel: IDF, Daily Maily אנשים ומחשבים.
UK coverage: BBC.

In a statement released today, Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gabi Ashkenazi, declared that the country will continue its military operations in Gaza, with or without international support. This comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. The United Nations’ local humanitarian coordinator has called for a ceasefire, stating that the ongoing violence will not bring peace and security to either Palestinians or Israelis. However, Ashkenazi’s remarks suggest that Israel is determined to pursue its military objectives regardless of international pressure.

In response to the situation in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated a large-scale operation to secure the country’s border. Codenamed ‘Shield of Protection’, the operation aims to prevent illegal border crossings and ensure the safety of Israeli citizens. The IDF has deployed a significant number of troops, along with advanced surveillance technology, to monitor and control the border areas. This operation comes in response to an increase in attempted infiltrations and smuggling activities in recent months. The primary focus of the operation is to dismantle criminal networks involved in human trafficking, drug smuggling, and arms trafficking. The IDF emphasizes that this operation is solely aimed at maintaining national security and protecting the country’s borders. It is not intended to hinder the movement of legitimate travelers or impede the provision of humanitarian aid.

The Israeli government has expressed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens. The IDF’s ‘Shield of Protection’ operation is a proactive step towards achieving this goal, as it strengthens border control and combats criminal activities that pose a threat to national security.

The media and information channels gained significant popularity this year, partly due to the war. In the list of news websites and applications that experienced the highest jump compared to last year, the website and application ‘Hamal’ stands out, allowing every registered user to publish reports and upload content. Other alternative news sources that were trendy this year are Telegram news groups and the Abu Ali Express group. Traditional media channels, 12, 14, 13, and 11 (in order of popularity), maintained high popularity and were particularly trendy, with an emphasis on searching for live broadcasts on the internet, alongside a great interest in Al Jazeera and international news in English in general (‘Israel news’).

The prospects for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Gaza remain uncertain. However, with the Israeli government’s commitment to protecting its citizens and the IDF’s ‘Shield of Protection’ operation, the country is taking steps towards achieving national security and safeguarding its borders.