In Khan Younis and southern Gaza, Israeli air strikes reportedly resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including attacks on a UN school. The telecommunications blackout, caused by Israeli actions, has impeded rescue efforts in the besieged area. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud highlighted intense firing in the eastern part of Rafah, where displaced Gazans were instructed to move for safety.
The latest figures indicate that in Gaza, 18,787 people have been killed and 50,897 injured, while violence in the Occupied West Bank has claimed 289 lives and injured 3,365. Israeli casualties from the October 7 Hamas attack are now revised to 1,200 deaths and 8,730 injuries. Witnesses reported fierce battles between Israeli forces and Hamas throughout Gaza, suggesting increased resistance to Israel’s offensive. Hospitals in various areas reported new casualties, reflecting the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Despite international pressure for a shift in strategy, Israel continues its military operations, with the situation in Gaza remaining dire, marked by widespread destruction and displacement.
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