The Gaza Strip is currently facing a humanitarian crisis as the death toll continues to rise amid ongoing Israeli bombardments. The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that in just 24 hours, 40 individuals lost their lives and 134 others were injured due to violent clashes and airstrikes by Israeli forces. This brings the total number of Palestinian fatalities to over 40,139 since the onset of the conflict on October 7, 2023.
The situation escalated further with reports of fierce battles taking place in Khan Yunis, where both Palestinian resistance groups and Israeli forces are engaged in intense confrontations. The Israeli military has ramped up its artillery shelling in various neighborhoods, including Al-Sabra and Al-Zaytoun, leading to significant civilian casualties and destruction.
In a tragic incident highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones, reporter Ibrahim Muhareb was killed while covering military actions in Khan Yunis. His death marks a grim milestone, with 169 journalists reported killed in Gaza since the beginning of the hostilities. The Palestinian media has called for international accountability regarding the targeting of journalists and civilians amidst the ongoing violence.
