(250519) -- JERUSALEM, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo released by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on May 19, 2025 shows Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip. Israel on Sunday launched a major ground incursion into multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, marking a new phase in its conflict with Hamas. Meanwhile, it began easing the blockade to allow limited aid entry into the territory amid growing international pressure to address the worsening humanitarian crisis. (IDF/Handout via Xinhua)