Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, ordering a second evacuation of Gaza City on July 10, 2024, despite ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire. The Israeli military described the city as a ‘dangerous combat zone’ and urged residents to flee, a move that the UN has condemned as forced displacement, which is illegal under international humanitarian law.The escalation comes amid a series of deadly airstrikes, including an attack on Al-Awda School in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which killed at least 29 people, mostly civilians including women and children. Another strike in central Gaza killed 20 Palestinians, including six children and three women, in an area previously declared a ‘safe zone’ by the Israeli military.The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that the death toll has now reached 38,295, with 88,241 injured since October 7, 2023. In the past 24 hours alone, Israeli forces reportedly committed multiple attacks against civilians in Gaza, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries.Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that the Israeli army has eliminated or injured 60% of Hamas members during the ongoing war. However, the conflict continues to escalate, with the Israeli military unable to contain the Palestinian resistance.The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with only 13 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals functioning partially due to damage from airstrikes and lack of supplies. The UN has accused Israel of conducting a ‘campaign of famine’ in Gaza, while Israel denies these allegations.As the conflict enters its tenth month, international mediators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar are meeting in Doha to push for a ceasefire deal. However, the renewed Israeli campaign threatens to derail these efforts. The situation remains dire, with thousands of victims reportedly still trapped under rubble and on streets, as rescue teams are unable to reach them due to ongoing military operations.
Key points
- Israel has ordered a second evacuation of Gaza City, describing it as a ‘dangerous combat zone’.
- The death toll in Gaza has reached 38,295, with 88,241 injured since October 7, 2023.
- Israeli Defense Minister claims 60% of Hamas fighters have been eliminated or injured.
- International mediators are pushing for a ceasefire deal amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.
Contradictions👾While Israel claims to be targeting Hamas militants, multiple reports indicate high civilian casualties in areas previously declared as ‘safe zones’.
👾Despite claims of significant progress against Hamas, the conflict continues to escalate, suggesting that the militant group’s capabilities may not be as diminished as reported.
