New Israeli bombings in cities and refugee camps from the north to the south of the Gaza Strip They killed dozens of Palestinians. The conflict has already left more than 21,000 Palestinians dead and expelled about 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents from their homes.
Much of the north of the territory was devastated by aerial bombardments and urban fighting, and was left largely depopulated and isolated from the rest for weeks. Besides, Israel He said he will expand his offensive to the center of the Gaza Strip, after attacking refugee camps there by air.
Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza
Among the incidents reported were attacks in the towns of Beit Hanoun and Obeit Lahia, where there were dozens of victims. In addition, Israeli troops continue attacking the Al Maghazi refugee campin the city of Deir Balah, which has been subject to shelling in recent days.
The war has caused a humanitarian crisis due to the closure of all borders by Israelwhich is why the organization of the UN for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) assured that in the region civilians “They are dealing with catastrophic hunger” in the face of a lack of food as a result of Israel closing all its borders.
“Every day is a struggle for survival, to find food and water,” said Thomas White, Unrwa affairs director in Gaza, on social network X, adding that “40% of the population is already at risk of famine.”
Israel continues attacks despite pressure from the United States
USA provided crucial political and military support to the offensive, and while it has also urged Israel to reduce civilian casualties and allow more aid into Gaza, the situation on the ground has not changed much, even after the Security Council UN Security passed a resolution calling for the same last week.7
While the bombings continue and dozens of Palestinians die, Israel is already thinking about its post-war plans, which worries the United States. Even the US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin spoke with the Israeli defense minister, Yoav Gallant and discussed aspects of “preparations for the stabilization that must follow combat operations.
Furthermore, since the White House they would be pressuring Israel to reduce the intensity of the attacks in Gaza, although the Israeli Defense Minister assured that this should continue for a few “more months.”
For his part, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuhas rejected international calls for a ceasefire, believing this would be a “gift” to Hamas and instead vowed to intensify the offensive until the group is destroyed and the hostages still held captive after 105 were freed last month. passed during a truce.
Since the war began, at least 21,320 Palestinians, most of them women and children, have been killed in Israeli bombings or fighting in Gaza, including 220 in the last 24 hours, while another 55,603 have been injured, the Health Ministry said today. local.
Source: Ambito
