More than 35 people have been killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire since the early hours of Saturday morning, according to hospital sources in Gaza. A strike on a house in central Gaza left at least 11 people dead, with more than half being women and children, according to officials at al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza City. Health workers reported that nine members of the same family were among those killed in an Israeli strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp, and at least six people are reported to have died while seeking aid in central and southern Gaza.
This surge in violence follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks at the United Nations, emphasizing that Israel must finish the job against Hamas. According to the Israeli air force, approximately 120 targets across Gaza have been hit since Friday, targeting buildings and infrastructure associated with terror operations. The intensified military focus is on Gaza City, claimed to be the last stronghold of Hamas.
The ongoing conflict has led hundreds of thousands to flee the most populated areas of Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as essential services collapse. Salwa Subhi Bakr articulated the confusion and desperation felt by many as they are urged to relocate amid the chaos, questioning the intentions of both the Israeli government and Hamas.
International calls for a ceasefire have intensified, particularly after recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood at the UN, yet Israel maintains its strategy of applying significant pressure on Hamas.
The US also mentioned a new peace plan proposed by Trump administration officials, including potential pathways for Palestinian statehood, though these could face strong opposition from Israel's current political leadership.
The violence that erupted following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October has seen the death toll rise dramatically, bringing tensions to a boiling point just as the region approaches a significant date marking two years since the initial outbreak of conflict.
This surge in violence follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks at the United Nations, emphasizing that Israel must finish the job against Hamas. According to the Israeli air force, approximately 120 targets across Gaza have been hit since Friday, targeting buildings and infrastructure associated with terror operations. The intensified military focus is on Gaza City, claimed to be the last stronghold of Hamas.
The ongoing conflict has led hundreds of thousands to flee the most populated areas of Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as essential services collapse. Salwa Subhi Bakr articulated the confusion and desperation felt by many as they are urged to relocate amid the chaos, questioning the intentions of both the Israeli government and Hamas.
International calls for a ceasefire have intensified, particularly after recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood at the UN, yet Israel maintains its strategy of applying significant pressure on Hamas.
The US also mentioned a new peace plan proposed by Trump administration officials, including potential pathways for Palestinian statehood, though these could face strong opposition from Israel's current political leadership.
The violence that erupted following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October has seen the death toll rise dramatically, bringing tensions to a boiling point just as the region approaches a significant date marking two years since the initial outbreak of conflict.
