The Israeli army continues its operations in Gaza City, focusing on the southeast and the al-Rimal neighborhood. Artillery and drone fire have been reported, with soldiers working in cooperation with aviation to eliminate several terrorists. In the center of the Palestinian territory, an airstrike killed Mohamed Ali al-Rai and his three daughters in Deir el-Balah. The conflict has led to the deaths of over 38,345 people, mostly civilians.
Witnesses in Gaza City observed soldiers withdrawing from certain neighborhoods, where around 60 bodies were discovered in areas ravaged by fighting. The Israeli army has killed more than 150 terrorists in two weeks of operations in Choujaiya. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory reported atrocities committed by the Israeli army during a four-day incursion, including premeditated murders, widespread destruction, and field executions of entire families.
In Rafah, the Israeli army dismantled many tunnel entrances and eliminated multiple Hamas terrorists. The air force targeted a warehouse storing paragliders used in the October 7 attack. This conflict began with an unprecedented attack by Hamas, resulting in 1,195 deaths in southern Israel. In response, Israel launched an offensive, leading to significant civilian casualties in Gaza.
The Israeli Government's security cabinet approved extending mandatory military service for men from 32 to 36 months to sustain the war against Hamas and confront Hezbollah. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that Israel should not occupy Gaza after the war. Tensions continue to rise on the Israel-Lebanon border, with Hezbollah launching multiple attacks, leading to the death of an Israeli soldier.
Negotiations between Israel and Egypt are ongoing to install a high-tech surveillance system on the Gaza border, which could allow Israel to withdraw its troops. This system aims to detect tunnels and prevent weapon smuggling into Gaza. The U.S. has shown cautious optimism about the ceasefire negotiations, with hopes for a positive outcome.
The Israeli army apologized for an attack on October 7 that killed 13 Israeli civilians in Kibbutz Beeri. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called for a state commission to investigate the operational and intelligence failures of that day. The G-7 countries condemned Israel's plan to legalize and expand settlements in the West Bank, urging Israel to reverse its decision.
Amnesty International demanded the immediate release of civilian hostages held by Hamas since October 7. The NGO emphasized that hostage-taking is a war crime and called for independent evaluations by observers like the International Committee of the Red Cross. Video evidence indicates some hostages suffered abuse during captivity.
- The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory documented cases of torture and robberies by the Israeli army. They also reported the destruction of the Patient’s Friends Hospital and Al-Salam Clinic, the only health center in the Al-Sabra neighborhood.
- Rescue crews face difficulties in extracting victims from the rubble due to a lack of necessary equipment. The Observatory called for international intervention to stop the genocide and protect civilians in Gaza.
- The Israeli army's withdrawal from certain neighborhoods in Gaza City revealed the extent of destruction and civilian casualties. The Civil Defense teams continue to recover bodies from the rubble, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
- The U.S. floating dock for distributing aid to Gaza remains anchored in Ashdod due to technical and meteorological issues. The dock has facilitated the distribution of over 8,100 metric tons of aid but faces challenges in continuing operations.
- The G-7 foreign ministers emphasized the importance of economic stability in the West Bank and condemned the expansion of Israeli settlements. They reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution for lasting peace in the region.
- Hezbollah's leader, Hasan Nasrallah, stated that they would cease hostilities if a ceasefire in Gaza is achieved. However, tensions remain high along the Israel-Lebanon border, with ongoing exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
