Israel is intensifying its ground attack in Gaza and assures that its efforts in the southern region will be just as forceful as those in the northern region.
2017 strike on a Syrian nuclear reactor was a
On Sunday, the Israeli military stated that their 2017 attack on a Syrian nuclear reactor was successful.ground offensive “The situation in Gaza is very grave, and we are working hard to ensure the safety of all civilians.”
The presence of the conflict has spread throughout all areas of Gaza, with additional orders for people to leave the overcrowded southern region, while also emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and the efforts being made to protect civilians.
Actions carried out in opposition to Hamas.
The strength of its southern forces would be equal to its destructive ones in the north.
Heavy bombardment followed evacuation orders, and Palestinians said they were running out of places to go in the sealed-off territory bordering Israel and Egypt. Many of Gaza’s 2.3 million people are crammed into the south after Israel ordered civilians to leave the north in the early days of the war, which was sparked by the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel that killed about 1,200, mostly civilians.
According to the United Nations, approximately 1.8 million individuals from Gaza, specifically Palestinians, have been forced from their homes. Out of this number, around 958,000 of them are currently residing in 99 U.N. facilities located in the southern region. Juliette Toma, the director of communications for the U.N. agency responsible for Palestinian refugees, provided this information.
During an interview with “Face the Nation” on CBS News, John Kirby stated that the United States is making efforts on a hourly basis to potentially reinstate the pause and secure the release of the hostages.
Kirby noted that although the pause has ended and there are no ongoing hostage exchanges, it is crucial that humanitarian aid, particularly fuel, continues to be delivered.
The Israeli army expanded its orders for people to evacuate from Khan Younis and its surrounding areas in the southern region. According to residents, the army distributed flyers declaring Khan Younis as a high-risk combat zone and instructing them to relocate to either the border town of Rafah or a coastal area in the southwest.
Halima Abdel-Rahman, a widow and mother of four, stated that she will no longer comply with these directives. She escaped her residence in October and is now residing with family members in a location near Khan Younis.
She spoke on the phone, stating that the occupation instructs people to enter a specific area and then proceeds to bomb it. She emphasized that the truth is that nowhere in Gaza is truly safe, as people are being killed both in the north and south regions.
The United States, a strong supporter of Israel, has advised Israel to prevent large-scale displacement and take steps to safeguard civilians. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris informed Egypt’s leader that the U.S. would not tolerate the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank, the continuing blockade of Gaza, or any changes to its borders.
In Gaza, there was a sense of fear and sorrow. At a hospital in Gaza City, a boy named Saaed Khalid Shehta, covered in dust, knelt down next to his brother Mohammad’s bloody body. The bodies of other victims lay nearby after their street was reportedly struck by airstrikes. Saaed kissed his brother goodbye.
The child wept, “You’re burying me alongside him!” According to a healthcare provider at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, over 15 children lost their lives.
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The military of Israel reported that it launched attacks on Gaza, targeting “tunnel shafts, command centers, and weapons storage facilities.” It also admitted to carrying out significant airstrikes in the Khan Younis region.
The bodies of 31 people killed in bombardment of central Gaza were taken to the Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, said Omar al-Darawi, a hospital administrative employee. One woman wept, cradling a child’s body. Another carried the body of a baby. Later, hospital workers reported 11 more dead after another airstrike. Bloodied survivors included a child carried in on a mattress.
Samy al-Najeila, a resident of Khan Younis, was seen carrying the body of a child outside a hospital morgue. According to him, his sons were getting ready to leave their home in the face of an evacuation, but due to the lack of time given by the occupation, they were unable to do so. He also mentioned that the three-story building they lived in was completely destroyed, along with the destruction of the entire block. He sadly informed that among the bodies, six of them belonged to his relatives.
“He said that there are still five individuals trapped under the debris. May God assist us.”
In a video recorded at the overcrowded al-Nasser hospital, UNICEF representative James Elder expressed his struggle to accurately convey the constant loss of young lives.
Israel has stated that it does not intentionally harm civilians and has implemented various measures to safeguard them, such as issuing evacuation orders. Along with distributing leaflets, the military has also utilized phone calls, radio broadcasts, and TV announcements to encourage individuals to relocate from specific regions.
According to Israel, it focuses on attacking Hamas members and attributes civilian deaths to the actions of these militants. It accuses them of using residential areas for their operations. Israel asserts that it has killed numerous militants, but has not presented proof. Israel also reports that 78 of its soldiers have been killed.
According to Kirby, the U.S. and Israel are currently engaged in talks regarding the importance of careful, precise, and deliberate targeting in order to minimize civilian casualties as much as possible.
It is crucial for individuals to keep in mind the opposition they face. Hamas intentionally seeks refuge in residential structures, medical facilities, and educational institutions. Margaret Brennan
When questioned by “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan, Kirby stated.
Has Margaret Brennan asked if the White House has set any conditions for providing military assistance to Israel?
Kirby acknowledged that as a modern military, Israel has an extra responsibility, but also noted that it presents a significant challenge and obstacle for them to overcome.
The widening offensive likely will further complicate humanitarian aid to Gaza. Wael Abu Omar, a spokesman for the Palestinian Crossings Authority, said 100 aid trucks entered Sunday, but U.N. agencies have said 500 trucks per day on average entered before the war.
137 Israeli military hostages were released
During the recent ceasefire, 137 Israeli military captives were released, but the resumption of hostilities has raised concerns for the remaining captives believed to be held by Hamas.105 hostages were freed
Both Israel and Palestine freed a total of 240 Palestinian prisoners, with the majority being women and children.
In another part of the area, the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon claimed responsibility for attacking Israeli positions near the contentious border between Lebanon and Israel. According to army radio, eight soldiers and three civilians were injured by the gunfire from Hezbollah in the Beit Hillel region. The military stated that they retaliated by targeting sources of fire in Lebanon with artillery and conducting airstrikes on other Hezbollah sites.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group backed by Iran, announced that they attacked the Kharab al-Jir military base in Syria using rockets. A military official from the US, who spoke anonymously in accordance with rules, confirmed that the Rumalyn Landing Zone in Syria was hit by rockets, but there were no reports of injuries or harm.
On Sunday evening, representatives of Iraqi militias backed by Iran reported that five members of their militia were killed in an airstrike near Kirkuk, which was attributed to the United States. The sources requested anonymity as they were not allowed to speak publicly. Attempts to contact U.S. military officials for a statement were unsuccessful.
Source: cbsnews.com