Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip has resulted in the death of at least 52 more Palestinians, bringing the total death toll since last year to 42,227, according to the territory’s Health Ministry as of Sunday.
The ministry also reported that 98,464 individuals have been injured in the ongoing attacks.
“Israeli forces have conducted four massacres targeting families in the last 24 hours, resulting in the death of 52 people and injuries to 128 others,” the ministry stated.
“Many individuals remain trapped under debris and on roads, as rescue operations face challenges in reaching them,” it added.
Despite a U.N. Security Council resolution urging an immediate cease-fire, Israel continues its relentless offensive on Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas incursion.
Israeli forces have expanded their raids into northern Gaza, with tanks reaching the north edge of Gaza City and targeting districts in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, displacing many families from their homes, according to residents.
Residents noted that Israeli forces have effectively isolated Beit Hanoun, Jabalia, and Beit Lahiya in the far north of the enclave from Gaza City, restricting access between the areas unless families comply with evacuation orders.
After nine days of a major Israeli operation in northern Gaza, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office reported that around 300 Palestinians have been killed in the region.
The Gaza Health Ministry states that numerous deaths have been confirmed in northern Gaza, and many others are feared dead under rubble, beyond the reach of medical teams.
Israel pounds N. Gaza
Many Jabalia residents have expressed on social media platforms that they refuse to leave their homes despite the ongoing attacks.
Northern Gaza, which is home to a significant portion of the territory’s population, faced significant destruction in the initial phase of Israel’s assault a year ago following the Oct. 7 incursion.
While Israel intensifies its attacks in the north, it also continues to strike other areas across Gaza, resulting in more casualties as reported by the Health Ministry.
The armed groups of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other factions have engaged in conflicts with Israeli forces, using anti-tank rockets and mortar fire.
United Nations officials have raised concerns over the severe shortages of essential supplies in northern Gaza and the risk of famine in the region.
In the southern part of Gaza, Israeli authorities have released several Palestinian detainees, some of whom reported instances of torture and ill-treatment while in Israeli custody.
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Emil Kovács graduated from the Journalism program at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. During his journalism studies, he focused on data journalism, investigative reporting, and multimedia storytelling. He gained experience by writing for the university’s student newspaper, where he gained attention for his articles on social issues. After graduation, Emil began working as a reporter at a European news agency, where he conducts in-depth analyses of international news and current events.
