Israeli special forces ventured into the Gaza Strip to retrieve bodies of Israeli civilians believed to have been abducted and killed by Hamas fighters. The operation precedes an anticipated ground invasion into Gaza. Recent conflicts have resulted in significant casualties, with over 1,300 Israelis killed in a recent Hamas attack and 6,000 Israeli air strikes in Gaza leading to 2,200 deaths.
  

Key Points: 

1. The Israeli special forces operation was sparked after drones identified the bodies of Israeli civilians in the Gaza Strip.
2. The Sayeret unit, also known as “Samson’s Foxes”, is preparing for an expected ground invasion into Gaza to follow armored bulldozers clearing mines and IEDs.
3. A recent devastating attack by Hamas on Israel led to the deaths of over 1,300 Israelis and the abduction of at least 120 individuals.
4. Israel has issued an evacuation order for 1.1 million people in northern Gaza, signaling a likely ground assault, and has initiated a “total siege” on Gaza, affecting essential supplies.
5. Insider revelations suggest that Israel’s prior policies inadvertently assisted Hamas in preparing for the attack, with inadequate surveillance and intelligence leading to the ambush.

Source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/88xdzv/israeli-special-forces-enter-gaza-to-recover-bodies-of-civilians