The Israeli occupation forces have persisted in their onslaught on Gaza, disregarding calls for an immediate ceasefire issued by the UN Security Council. Despite diplomatic efforts, the violence unleashed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's regime has escalated, plunging the Gaza Strip into further chaos and devastation.
In the aftermath of the ceasefire resolution passed by the UN Security Council, a staggering toll of 76 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli attacks within a 24-hour period. The Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed this grim statistic, indicating that 93 individuals sustained injuries during this relentless assault. The death toll climbs even higher with Gaza authorities reporting 81 casualties in the preceding 24 hours alone. Since October 7, a harrowing total of 32,414 lives have been claimed by Israel's relentless aggression, with an additional 74,787 individuals left injured.
In a fresh wave of bombardment, Israeli forces targeted the southern Gaza city of Rafah, unleashing a barrage of airstrikes aimed at residential homes. Tragically, three members of the same family were killed as their homes bore the brunt of the assault, sparking panic and anguish throughout the community. The Israeli military's brutal campaign has intensified, with reports emerging of indiscriminate shelling and raids in the vicinity of Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in Gaza. Over 200 Palestinians have fallen victim to Israeli aggression within the hospital's premises, underscoring the ruthless tactics employed by Israeli forces.
As tensions escalate, reports have emerged of Israeli tanks and armored vehicles encircling Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. Witnesses recount scenes of gunfire in the vicinity, raising concerns of an imminent military incursion. Thousands of displaced individuals seek refuge within hospital compounds, facing dire shortages of essential supplies such as water, food, and medical provisions. The Palestinian Red Crescent has sounded the alarm, highlighting the grave peril faced by hospitals in Gaza as they come under relentless attack from Israeli forces.
Earlier airstrikes on Palestinian encampments in the al-Mawasi area west of Khan Yunis resulted in the tragic loss of 12 lives, including innocent children. Hamas, the governing authority in Gaza, has condemned Israel's continued aggression, asserting that political asylum for Israel is dwindling amidst mounting international pressure.
Despite the passage of an emergency ceasefire resolution by the UN Security Council, Israeli forces persist in their onslaught, defying diplomatic efforts to broker peace. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas remain unanswered, as the international community grapples with the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza.
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