Intensified Violence in Gaza: Massacres and Military Operations
On November 13, 2024, the ongoing conflict in Gaza escalated dramatically as the Israeli army conducted airstrikes that resulted in multiple casualties among displaced Palestinians. In the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, an Israeli drone strike targeted a house, killing eight individuals, including children. Reports indicate that over 20 others sustained injuries due to the bombardment, which has been described as a massacre against the displaced population. Activists shared footage depicting the chaos and panic that ensued during the attacks.
In Jabalia, located in northern Gaza, at least ten Palestinians lost their lives due to Israeli shelling that struck a residential house. Additional violence in Beit Lahia resulted in six fatalities as Israeli forces targeted a vehicle carrying wounded individuals attempting to reach Kamal Adwan Hospital. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the Israeli military has been targeting those injured in the streets, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that since the beginning of the conflict on October 7, 2023, the death toll has surged to 43,712, with over 103,258 individuals injured. The Ministry also stated that seven massacres occurred within the last 24 hours alone, leading to the arrival of 47 bodies at local hospitals.
Resistance and Military Engagements
In response to the intensified Israeli military operations, the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced a coordinated missile strike against Israeli forces stationed in the Netzarim axis, launching 107 missiles. The group claimed to have engaged in direct confrontations with Israeli soldiers and their vehicles in Jabalia. Similarly, the Al-Quds Brigades, affiliated with Islamic Jihad, reported shelling an Israeli troop gathering in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood.
The Israeli military acknowledged the launch of a rocket from Gaza, which landed in an open area near Erez, but claimed to have intercepted several attacks. Despite the ongoing violence, the Israeli army has faced significant casualties, with reports of multiple soldiers killed in recent confrontations. The situation remains dire as both sides continue to engage in military operations, further complicating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
