Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 60 People Amid Military Offensive
At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza, as the Israeli military pressed ahead with its offensive and allowed minimal aid to enter the region. The dead include 10 killed in Khan Younis, four in Deir al-Balah, and nine in the Jabaliya refugee camp. The international community is criticizing Israel's actions, and experts warn that Gaza's two million residents are at high risk of famine due to the Israeli blockade that has been in place for nearly three months. The crisis has led to calls for increased aid and diplomatic pressure on Israel to ease its blockade.
Key Takeaways:
- At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, with 10 killed in Khan Younis, four in Deir al-Balah, and nine in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
- The strikes come amid an Israeli military offensive, with minimal aid allowed into Gaza, despite the UN's calls for increased humanitarian assistance.
- The Gaza Strip has been under an Israeli blockade for nearly three months, affecting two million residents, who are at high risk of famine.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blasted international criticism of the offensive, accusing France, the UK, and Canada of actively supporting Hamas.
- Yesterday, Israeli officials claimed to have allowed more than 100 trucks of aid to enter Gaza, but UN agencies say this amount is insufficient to meet basic needs.
Statistics:
- 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza
- 10 killed in Khan Younis
- 4 killed in Deir al-Balah
- 9 killed in the Jabaliya refugee camp
- 2 million residents of Gaza at high risk of famine
- 100 trucks of aid allowed into Gaza yesterday
- 600 trucks of aid per day entered Gaza during the recent ceasefire
Sources:
- Nasser hospital
- Al-Aqsa hospital
- Al-Ahli hospital
- United Nations
- Court documents filed on Thursday
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement on Thursday
- UN agencies
- Israeli officials
- Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images