Attachments
In the three days following the initial analysis, the operational tempo across Gaza has escalated significantly. Israeli military activities have expanded geographically and in scale, with major concentration in Khan Yunis, Deir al-Balah, and northern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on 17 May the beginning of a large-scale campaign under the name "Operation Gideon’s Chariots," culminating on 19 May in evacuation orders and preparations for what Israeli officials termed an “unprecedented attack” on Khan Yunis. These developments signal the transition from pre-operational posturing to active military engagement across multiple axes, with direct impacts on civilians, displacement shelters, and the broader humanitarian response.