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flag ABC News entered northern Gaza with Israeli forces, witnessing devastation in Shejaiya after operations to dismantle Hamas infrastructure.

flag ABC News became the first international media outlet to enter an IDF-controlled area in northern Gaza since the ceasefire, accompanying Israeli forces into the devastated Shejaiya neighborhood near Gaza City. flag Journalists witnessed widespread destruction, with buildings reduced to rubble and roads impassable, as Israeli troops conducted operations to clear Hamas infrastructure like tunnels and traps. flag The military called the mission necessary to "clean" the area, despite acknowledging significant civilian impact. flag Ongoing strikes and artillery fire highlighted the fragile situation, with Israel denying indiscriminate attacks and claiming efforts to minimize harm. flag Palestinian health authorities report over 68,000 deaths since October 2023, following Hamas’s attack that killed about 1,200 Israelis and led to the abduction of 250. flag The visit underscored the stark contrast between military objectives and the humanitarian crisis.

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