An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces targeted a residence harboring displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 individuals, according to a spokesperson for the Hamas health ministry on Saturday.
In response to discussions held during Israel’s security cabinet meeting regarding potential truce negotiations in Gaza, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu authorized another military operation in Rafah. This operation commenced with a nighttime raid on Al-Shifa hospital.
Rafah, the largest remaining population center in war-ravaged Gaza yet to experience a ground assault, houses a significant portion of Gaza’s refugee population.
On Saturday, the Spanish aid ship Open Arms completed the delivery of 200 tonnes of critically needed food supplies for the people of Gaza.
According to data from Palestine’s health ministry, Israeli occupation forces have caused the deaths of over 31,553 Palestinians and wounded more than 73,546 since the commencement of their offensive in Gaza.
Israeli sources report that during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, approximately 1,140 individuals were killed, and 250 were taken hostage, with 132 still unaccounted for.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is under pressure domestically to secure the release of hostages taken during Hamas’ unprecedented October 7 attack on southern Israel, which triggered the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
During the events of October 7, Hamas forces captured approximately 250 hostages, of whom Israel believes around 130 remain in Gaza, including 32 presumed deceased.
