Israeli tanks blocked the main road between the north and south of the Gaza Strip.
Thus, was blocked for passage, Agence France-Press reported, citing witness testimony.
According to AFP, Israeli tanks were spotted on the outskirts of Gaza City, blocking a key transportation artery in the region.
Hostilities in the region began on October 7, and there are currently a number of hostages held by members of the Palestinian organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Alexander Ben-Zvi, the Israeli ambassador to Russia, called the destruction of militants and the rescue of hostages a priority for the Israeli army. Interestingly, Israel canceled a planned ground operation in the Strip at the same time.