Recent Escalation in Gaza: Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis
On November 26, 2024, two Palestinian citizens were killed and several others injured due to an Israeli airstrike and artillery shelling in Jabalia and Gaza City. According to Palestinian media, an Israeli warplane targeted a house belonging to the Shehadeh family near Al-Nazla School in Jabalia, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Additionally, the Israeli army's artillery targeted the Zeitoun neighborhood in southern Gaza City, causing further injuries among the local population.
Medical sources reported that since dawn on November 25, 2024, at least 25 Palestinians have died in Israeli raids across the Gaza Strip. This includes a separate incident on the evening of November 25, where six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli raid on the Al-Jadba family home in the Al-Zarqa area, north of Gaza City. The condition of some injured individuals has been described as critical, with rescue teams continuing to search for missing persons under the rubble.
Humanitarian Impact and Ongoing Conflict
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported that the Israeli forces have committed two massacres against families in the region within the last 24 hours, resulting in 24 martyrs and approximately 70 wounded. The ministry's statement highlighted that many victims remain trapped under the rubble of their homes or on the streets, with ambulance crews unable to reach them due to ongoing bombardments.
Since the onset of the Israeli military operations on October 7, 2023, the total number of victims has escalated to 44,235 martyrs and over 104,638 injuries. For 53 consecutive days, the Israeli forces have maintained a military operation and siege in northern Gaza, particularly affecting areas like Jabalia camp, Beit Lahia, and the Saftawi region. Residents have reported severe shortages of food and medical supplies, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
International Response and Concerns
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, supported by American military aid to Israel, has been described as a genocide by various humanitarian organizations, highlighting the disproportionate impact on civilians, particularly women and children. The situation has led to widespread destruction and famine, with over 10,000 individuals reported missing amid one of the worst humanitarian disasters globally. International calls for ceasefire and humanitarian assistance continue to grow as the crisis deepens.
