In a distressing escalation of the conflict, Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza, intensifying the hostilities that have persisted for three months. The United Nations has issued a stark warning, declaring Gaza on the brink of becoming “uninhabitable” as civilians bear the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict.
Israeli strikes targeted Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where many sought shelter amidst the escalating violence. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths expressed concern, noting that much of Gaza is already reduced to rubble, and a deepening humanitarian crisis is threatening over 1.1 million children in the region, according to the UN children’s agency.
Israeli forces are engaged in fighting across all parts of the Gaza Strip, with a reported “very high state of readiness” near the Lebanon border, as stated by Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari. In a significant development, a top Hamas commander was killed in a strike in Beirut, although Israel has not officially claimed responsibility.
The conflict, triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, has resulted in a considerable number of casualties. Israeli strikes hit Khan Yunis, Rafah, and central Gaza, targeting over 100 sites within a 24-hour period. Gaza’s health ministry recorded 162 deaths during the same timeframe.
The situation is dire, with Palestinian militants killed in clashes, tunnels uncovered under the Blue Beach Hotel used by terrorists, and families arriving in Rafah facing shortages of water, electricity, and food. Renewed shelling and drone fire around Al-Amal hospital in Khan Yunis have been reported, resulting in the tragic death of seven displaced people, including a five-day-old baby.
As the conflict persists, a humanitarian catastrophe looms, with epidemics spreading, hospitals overwhelmed, and displaced people facing dire conditions. The Palestinian Red Crescent reports ongoing challenges and casualties in the conflict zone, painting a grim picture of the unfolding crisis.
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