Following the collapse of a week-old truce, Israeli warplanes heavily bombarded Gaza, leading to significant casualties and displacement. By the evening, Gaza health officials reported 184 deaths and at least 589 injuries due to the airstrikes. These attacks targeted various regions within Gaza, including Khan Younis and Rafah in the south, causing widespread destruction.
Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Aid Delivery Halted: The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that Israeli forces had stopped all aid deliveries into Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. However, COGAT, the Israeli agency for civilian coordination with the Palestinians, noted that some aid trucks, carrying water, food, and medical supplies, managed to enter Gaza at the request of Washington.
Ground Conflict Escalates
Ground Battles in Gaza: Armed confrontations escalated in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, where Hamas fighters engaged Israeli troops and tanks with rocket-propelled grenades. An Israeli airstrike in Deir Al-Balah killed six people, according to Gaza health officials, although Israel has not confirmed these reports.
Regional Impact
Conflict Spreads to South Lebanon: Israeli shelling reportedly killed three people in south Lebanon. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese group and ally of Hamas, claimed responsibility for several attacks on Israeli military positions at the border, showing solidarity with Palestinians. The Israeli army responded by targeting sources of fire from Lebanon and intercepting launches, though these battlefield reports remain unverified.
Conclusion
The recent breakdown of the Israel-Hamas truce has led to a severe escalation of violence in Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and causing regional tensions to flare. The situation remains dynamic and fraught with complexity, affecting countless lives across the region.
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