Escalating Violence in Gaza: New Massacres and Resistance Operations
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has seen a significant escalation in violence, with the Israeli occupation forces committing three new massacres within 24 hours, resulting in the deaths of 45 individuals and leaving 130 others wounded. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, the total death toll since the beginning of the latest aggression on October 7 has now reached a staggering 42,010, with over 97,720 injured. The situation in Jabalia camp remains dire, as it has been under siege and bombardment for five consecutive days, with reports of extensive military operations targeting both civilians and resistance fighters.
As the Israeli army continues its assault, it has imposed a complete siege on Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahia, effectively isolating the area from Gaza City. Eyewitness accounts describe the deployment of drones and snipers, actively targeting anyone moving within the vicinity. The bombardment has led to significant destruction, with homes being demolished and civilians forced to flee to safer areas in southern Gaza. Humanitarian organizations have raised alarms about the conditions in hospitals, with evacuation orders issued without safe alternatives for patients and medical staff.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Military Operations
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is worsening, with hospitals like Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda receiving forced evacuation orders from the Israeli army. These orders have turned northern Gaza into an uninhabitable zone, exacerbating the suffering of the civilian population. Reports indicate that ambulances are being searched, delaying the evacuation of critically ill patients, and even leading to the arrest of paramedics.
In a stark contrast to the ongoing violence, resistance groups have been actively responding to the military operations. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades have claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli Merkava tanks in Jabalia, indicating a fierce determination to resist the occupation. As the conflict continues, the international community is urged to intervene and provide protection for civilians, especially those in medical facilities threatened by military actions.
