In the Gaza Strip, Israel persists in its bombardments, pledging to continue its offensive against the Islamist group Hamas as the conflict reaches the 100-day mark with no apparent conclusion.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute, stating that Israel won’t be deterred by the case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, where it faces accusations of committing genocide in Gaza.
Despite international pressure, Netanyahu asserts, “No one will stop us – not The Hague, not the Axis of Evil, no one.”
Since the October 7 attack triggering the conflict, over 20,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, and Gaza is now a landscape of devastation, with most of its 2.3 million population confined to a small corner in the south.
In Rafah, a southern city, an Israeli air strike on a house housing displaced families resulted in the death of 10 people, raising concerns about the dire humanitarian situation.
The heartbreaking image of a deceased child with a piece of bread in her hand underscores the plea for international attention.
Israel claims it targets militants and minimizes harm to non-combatants but faces mounting criticism over the scale of casualties and the humanitarian crisis.
Calls for a ceasefire intensify, fueled by South Africa’s case at the ICJ accusing Israel of genocide, which Israel vehemently denies.
The Israeli military, having announced a new phase in combat, withdraws some forces from northern Gaza but maintains operations in the south.
The conflict continues with reports of strikes and battles in various Gaza areas.
Hamas, in response, reports firing at an Israeli helicopter in southern Gaza, while residents in central Gaza describe intense gunbattles and tank shelling. The situation remains complex and volatile.
The Gaza health ministry reports 135 Palestinians killed and 312 wounded in the past 24 hours alone, bringing the total casualties to 23,843 since October 7.
The UNWRA head expresses concern about the devastating impact on humanity.
Meanwhile, Nasser Hospital faces challenges in a collapsed healthcare system, with shortages of medical supplies, overcrowded wards, and desperate attempts to find alternatives.
The situation further deteriorates as displaced individuals share hospital facilities.
In the occupied West Bank, where violence has been escalating, three Palestinians attempting to break into a Jewish settlement are killed, adding to the ongoing complexities of the region.
