Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on October 28 that the second stage of the conflict had begun, following the announcement from the IDF chief that ground operations were underway in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu reiterated his call for Palestinians to leave the northern Gaza Strip, alleging that Hamas uses civilians as human shields. The Israeli Defense Forces have been disseminating various forms of evidence to support these claims, including videos, photos, and audio clips. They recently shared a graphic representation indicating Hamas’s alleged presence in locations such as schools, universities, mosques, and hospitals. Gaza is under a tightened blockade with limited communication due to a telephone and internet blackout. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a significant loss of life on both sides, with Gaza health authorities reporting over 7,500 Palestinian casualties and an assault by Hamas on October 7 resulting in the deadliest day in Israel’s history, claiming 1,400 lives.