Israeli Airstrikes Claim Nine Lives in Khan Yunis Amid Humanitarian Crisis
In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of nine Palestinians, including seven martyrs, in Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah on Tuesday. This series of attacks targeted residential homes and a civilian vehicle, leaving many injured in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Civil Defense reported that five martyrs were recovered from the Abu Harb family home, while two more were found in the Abu Jarbou residence. Additionally, two individuals were killed and three others injured when a civilian car was struck near the Al-Matahin intersection.
The ongoing conflict has intensified as the Israeli military expands operations, demolishing residential buildings in the Al-Sabra neighborhood and around the university college in the southwest of Gaza City. Heavy artillery shelling and gunfire from Israeli vehicles and helicopters have been reported, further escalating the violence in the region. Israeli gunboats have also been active, firing shells intermittently in areas southwest of Gaza City and northwest of Beit Lahia.
As these airstrikes continue, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly. Heavy rains have compounded the suffering of approximately two million displaced Palestinians, many of whom are living in makeshift tents that are ill-equipped to withstand the harsh winter conditions. After nearly a year of displacement and ongoing violence, these families are facing dire living conditions, exacerbated by the relentless Israeli military operations.
The conflict has claimed the lives of over 137,000 Palestinians, with a significant number being women and children. The devastation has left more than 10,000 people missing, highlighting the catastrophic impact of the ongoing war. Despite resolutions from the UN Security Council and orders from the International Court of Justice aimed at protecting civilians and alleviating the humanitarian crisis, Israel's military actions continue unabated, drawing criticism from the international community.
