On September 8, 2024, Israeli forces continued their attacks on Gaza, resulting in multiple civilian casualties. Colonel Mohamed Mersey, deputy director of the Civil Defense in northern Gaza, and several family members were killed in an airstrike on their home in the Jabalia refugee camp. The Gaza Civil Defense reported that the victims were transferred to Kamal Adwan Hospital.The Israeli military also targeted other areas, including the northern parts of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza with artillery fire. According to Palestinian sources, at least 61 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in the last 48 hours. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 40,900 Palestinian deaths and the displacement of nearly 2.3 million people since October 7, 2023.In response to the ongoing crisis, massive protests erupted across Israel. An estimated 750,000 Israelis took to the streets in one of the country’s largest demonstrations, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government negotiate a deal to free the remaining hostages in Gaza. Protesters in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa called for immediate action, with some blocking major roads.The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) reported that more than 70% of UN schools in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged, with most converted into shelters for displaced families. The UN is currently conducting a polio vaccination campaign, targeting 640,000 children in Gaza.As the conflict enters its 12th month, diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement have yet to succeed. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to blame each other for the failure of mediation attempts. The ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis have led to allegations of genocide against Israel at the World Court, which Israel denies.
Key points
- Israeli airstrike killed Colonel Mohamed Mersey, deputy director of Gaza Civil Defense, and his family members.
- Massive protests in Israel demand the release of hostages and a deal with Hamas.
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 40,900 Palestinian deaths and displaced nearly 2.
- UN reports severe damage to schools in Gaza and conducts a polio vaccination campaign.
3 million people.
Contradictions👾Some sources report four family members of Colonel Mersey were killed, while others mention five Palestinians from the same family.
There are also varying reports on the total number of casualties in recent attacks, with some sources citing 61 deaths in 48 hours and others reporting 13 deaths in recent strikes.
