The Israel-Gaza conflict has intensified as of July 10, 2024, with Israeli forces launching a major operation in Gaza City and calling for its complete evacuation. The Israeli army dropped leaflets describing the city as a ‘dangerous combat zone’ and urging residents to flee south through ‘safe corridors’. However, these corridors have been reported as unsafe, contradicting the Israeli military’s claims.The escalation follows a series of deadly airstrikes, including one on the Al-Awda school in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which killed at least 29 people and injured over 50. This attack, confirmed by the Israeli military, targeted a Hamas militant allegedly involved in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. However, most victims were reportedly civilians, including women and children.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 four ‘massacres’ against families in Gaza, resulting in 52 civilian deaths and 208 injuries.The United Nations has accused Israel of conducting a ‘campaign of famine’ in Gaza, while Israel denies these allegations. The UN reports that over 80% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, with living conditions described as ‘disastrous’.As the conflict enters its 278th day, 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 critical, 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
- Israeli forces have ordered the evacuation of Gaza City, describing it as a ‘dangerous combat zone’.
- A recent airstrike on a school in Khan Younis killed at least 29 people, mostly civilians.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 38,295 deaths and 88,241 injuries since October 7, 2023.
- The UN has accused Israel of conducting a ‘campaign of famine’ in Gaza.
- International mediators are pushing for a ceasefire deal in Doha.
Contradictions👾The Israeli military claims to provide ‘safe corridors’ for evacuation, but reports suggest these corridors are not actually safe.
👾Israel denies allegations of a ‘campaign of famine’, which contradicts UN reports.
