Al-Quds Brigades Claims Successful Operation Against Israeli Forces
The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement, has reported a significant military operation against Israeli occupation forces in the southern Gaza Strip. In a statement, they claimed responsibility for destroying an Israeli Merkava tank near Rafah using a high-explosive device. Furthermore, they released footage depicting rocket attacks on the Israeli towns of Ashkelon and Sderot, intensifying the ongoing conflict in the region.
Escalating Violence and Civilian Casualties in Gaza
The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, as the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, condemned the Israeli army's recent bombardment of the Al-Bureij camp. This assault resulted in extensive destruction of residential areas, leading to numerous casualties among civilians, including women and children. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that over the past 24 hours, three massacres occurred, with a total of 26 fatalities and 84 injuries. The cumulative toll since the onset of the Israeli offensive on October 7, 2023, has tragically exceeded 41,252 deaths and 95,497 injuries.
International Response and Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Hamas has denounced the international community's silence regarding these atrocities, asserting that the Israeli military actions reflect a systematic war of extermination against the Palestinian people. They argue that the support from the United States and Western nations enables Israel's continued aggression, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite calls from the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice to halt military operations and address the dire humanitarian situation, Israel persists in its offensive, leading to widespread devastation and suffering among the population.
