The British and American governments are working to rescue their nationals trapped in Gaza, as the United Nations warns of the region's imminent collapse. Egypt and Israel are willing to let foreign nationals leave, but Hamas is blocking their exit. Meanwhile, Israel prioritizes rescuing hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.
It comes as the British government said it was working to rescue British nationals trapped in Gaza amid warnings from the United Nations that order in the besieged region is on the brink of collapse. Egypt and Israel have said they are prepared to let foreign nationals leave the Gaza Strip, but Hamas has blocked their exit, according to the United States. "The Egypt ians are prepares to let Americans and other foreign nationals out of Gaza . The Israel is have no issue with that.
A spokesperson for the army said on Sunday: "Overnight we increased the entry of IDF forces into the Strip, and they joined the forces already fighting there."We're gradually expanding the ground activities and the extent of our forces in the Gaza Strip."The ground operation is complex and involves risks for our forces too."We will do everything in our power - from the air, sea and ground - to ensure the safety of our forces and to achieve the war's objectives.
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