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Gaza Conflict Escalates: Resistance Strikes Back as Death Toll Rises

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The Gaza Strip faces escalating violence as Palestinian resistance operations intensify against Israeli forces, resulting in significant casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.


Rising Tensions and Casualties in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

The situation in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate as the Palestinian resistance intensifies its operations against Israeli occupation forces. Recent reports indicate that militants have successfully destroyed two tanks and an armored personnel carrier, while also shelling Israeli soldiers in multiple locations. The military wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for targeting an Israeli troop carrier near Al-Amin Mosque and has released footage of its fighters engaging a Merkava tank in northwest Gaza City.

In a grim turn of events, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that three new massacres perpetrated by Israeli forces resulted in the deaths of 39 Palestinians and left 123 others injured within just 24 hours. The ongoing violence has raised the total death toll to over 43,500 since the onset of hostilities on October 7, 2023. A significant portion of the casualties includes women and children, with the UN Human Rights Office stating that approximately 70% of the victims are civilians.

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Aid is Blocked

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with continuous artillery shelling and a blockade preventing the entry of food and medical supplies for over a month. Civil defense and ambulance crews are struggling to reach victims trapped under rubble due to the ongoing bombardment, further exacerbating the crisis. Reports indicate that families in besieged areas, including Jabalia and Beit Lahia, are appealing for help as they face severe shortages of basic necessities.

The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence, with allegations of war crimes being levied against Israeli forces. The UN has called for immediate action to address the humanitarian needs of the population and to hold accountable those responsible for violations of international law. Despite these calls, Israel continues its military operations with full support from the United States, raising questions about the effectiveness of international resolutions aimed at bringing peace to the region.

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