Israeli forces have intensified their military operations across the Gaza Strip, with recent airstrikes resulting in significant Palestinian casualties. Reports from various sources indicate between 13 and 57 Palestinians were killed in the latest attacks. The strikes targeted multiple locations, including refugee camps, residential areas, and a UN school.One of the deadliest incidents occurred in the Nuseirat refugee camp, where an airstrike on a UNRWA school killed at least 17 people and injured 73 others. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, claiming they were targeting ‘terrorists’ operating within the school. Another strike in the Az-Zawayda neighborhood in central Gaza killed eight people in a residential building that was sheltering around 70 displaced individuals.The Gaza Health Ministry reports that the total death toll since October 7, 2023, has now exceeded 38,700, with the majority being civilians, including women and children. The conflict has forced a significant portion of Gaza’s population to flee their homes, exacerbating an already critical humanitarian situation.Palestinian Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal has denounced a humanitarian crisis, accusing Israel of blocking the entry of essential goods, including food and basic materials, into the coastal enclave. The situation in northern Gaza is particularly dire, with bakeries closed for 10 consecutive days due to lack of fuel.Despite international pressure for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war until the ‘destruction of Hamas’. However, the Israeli military’s announcement of plans to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men could potentially destabilize Netanyahu’s government.As the conflict continues, efforts for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas remain stalled. The ongoing violence has created a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the United Nations warning that nearly the entire population is at risk of famine.
Key points
- Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties, with reports varying from 13 to 57 deaths.
- The total Palestinian death toll since October 7, 2023, has now exceeded 38,700, according to Gaza health authorities.
- A severe humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, with shortages of food, fuel, and other essential supplies.
- Despite international pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military operations against Hamas.
Contradictionsđź‘ľThere are discrepancies in the reported number of casualties from recent airstrikes, with figures ranging from 13 to 57.
đź‘ľWhile Israel claims to target Hamas militants and infrastructure, reports indicate significant civilian casualties, including in areas previously designated as ‘safe zones’.
