The conflict in Gaza escalates as Israel intensifies its military operations, particularly in Rafah, with the death toll now standing at 36,224, the majority being children and women. Over the past 24 hours, Israel has committed five massacres, resulting in 53 deaths and injuries to 357 individuals. Despite a court order to halt military actions and international condemnation, Israel has persisted with its campaign, killing an estimated 300 Palestinian militants since the beginning of Operation Rafah on May 6. The Israeli military has also sustained significant losses, with 300 soldiers killed since the start of operations. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated further as Israel controversially classifies UNRWA as a terrorist organization, placing unprecedented pressure on the agency and exacerbating the aid delivery crisis. The United Nations has raised alarms over the looming famine in the besieged territory, with aid deliveries being impeded. Amidst the turmoil, Israel has allowed food imports from Israel and the occupied West Bank into Gaza for the first time since the outbreak of war in October, in response to growing international pressure.
Key points
- The death toll in Gaza has risen to 36,224 with reports of five massacres in the last 24 hours.
- Israel continues its military operations in Rafah, killing an estimated 300 militants and losing 300 soldiers since the operation began.
- UNRWA has been classified as a terrorist organization by Israel, adding to the humanitarian crisis as the UN warns of possible famine.
- Israel has begun allowing food imports into Gaza for the first time since the war started in October.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports on the number of Israeli soldiers killed, with one source citing 300 and another 294.
