Israel announced its launched "expanded ground operations" in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza City on Tuesday (September 16), while a United Nations committee has formally accused it of committing genocide, NBC News reports.

The Israeli military said troops "have begun expanded ground operations in Gaza City" which is part of what it's calling Operation Gideon's Chariots II.

"The troops’ activity began according to the operational plan and is expected to expand in line with the current situational assessment," the military said via NBC News .

More than 850 "terror targets" and "hundreds of terrorists" in Gaza City were reportedly struck by the Israeli Air Force during the past week, according to a statement shared by the Israeli Defense Force. The IDF said its troops were opera

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