In southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, at least 38 people, including women and children, have been killed due to Israeli airstrikes, according to local health officials. The region is enduring severe casualties amid intensified bombardments. Visual reports reveal distressing scenes, as families mourn loved ones while emergency responders work to rescue victims trapped in debris. Survivors recounted traumatic experiences, sharing the challenges of rescuing relatives under ongoing threats from nearby armed forces.
This escalation in violence follows Israel’s intensified military operations across Gaza, with strikes spanning multiple locations. Health officials report that at least 72 people have died since Thursday night alone, including fatalities from strikes in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, where 25 people were killed. Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp was also hit on Friday, leading to nine more casualties.
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Since October 2023, when Israel launched its major military offensive, the death toll has climbed above 42,000, as Palestinian health officials report. In the north, where Israeli forces recently intensified their operations, there are fears that the assaults may include what could amount to “atrocity crimes,” as warned by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Approximately 400,000 individuals are trapped within this conflict zone, primarily in areas like Jabalia, Beit Hanoon, and Beit Lahiya. Gaza’s Government Media Office reports that 770 Palestinians have died, and at least 1,000 others were wounded in recent attacks.
UN rights chief Volker Turk raised grave concerns over Israel’s actions, stressing that the current Israeli military approach could lead to an “emptying” of Palestinians from northern Gaza. He highlighted the lack of secure evacuation routes for those seeking to flee, while also condemning the relentless bombing. Turk noted that Israel’s military had given evacuation orders to hundreds of thousands, but without guaranteeing their safe return. The commissioner added that over 150,000 people are reportedly dead, injured, or missing in Gaza as the violence persists.
Turk has urged global leaders to take action, citing obligations under the Geneva Conventions to uphold international humanitarian law. His statement emphasizes the dire conditions in northern Gaza, where sustained bombing, siege, and severe food shortages have left the population at risk of starvation. Access to northern Gaza remains restricted, with minimal humanitarian aid reaching the area in recent weeks. Many residents now face severe food scarcity, compounding the humanitarian crisis.
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In the face of these challenges, the United States has initiated a renewed push for a ceasefire. Recently, a Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya traveled to Cairo to meet with Egyptian officials to discuss potential resolutions. Hamas seeks an agreement that would end Israel’s military presence in Gaza, halt hostilities, and initiate a swap deal for prisoners and hostages.
To further negotiations, U.S. and Israeli representatives are set to meet with officials in Doha, Qatar, aiming to restart peace talks. Qatar and Egypt have both played pivotal roles in prior mediation attempts, although these negotiations have been at a standstill since August.
