Israeli Strike Gaza with Bombs, Raids West Bank Towns Amidst Truce
Israeli forces have conducted a series of bombings on a Gaza camp and carried out raids in several West Bank towns. The situation has escalated rapidly, with casualties reported on both sides and a growing concern for the humanitarian impact on the civilian population.
The airstrikes targeted a home in Gaza City's Daraj neighborhood, resulting in at least 29 fatalities, with dozens more wounded. The destruction was extensive, with rescuers seen pulling bodies from the rubble in footage that has since circulated widely. This attack marks one of the deadliest in recent days and has sparked international outcry.
Simultaneously, in the West Bank, Israeli forces raided the Tubas governorate, leading to the death of at least two Palestinians. These incidents have added to the already heightened tensions in the region, with the number of Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank since the start of the war now totaling 462, including 117 children.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the health sector in Khan Younis is "broken beyond belief" following the Israeli army's withdrawal from the area. The WHO's statement comes after a visit to the region, highlighting the disproportionate damage to medical facilities and infrastructure.
USAID Chief Samantha Power has publicly acknowledged the famine conditions in northern Gaza, agreeing with a UN-backed assessment of hunger in the enclave. This declaration is a grim indicator of the severity of the humanitarian crisis unfolding as the conflict persists.
The death toll in Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli offensive on October 7 stands at 33,545, with 76,094 injured. The figures are a stark reminder of the human cost of the war, which has not spared any segment of the population.
