Israeli Military Operations in Gaza: 123 Palestinians Killed in 24 Hours Amid International Accusations of Crimes Against Humanity

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At least 123 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours as Israeli military operations continued across the Gaza Strip, with mounting international accusations that Israel is committing crimes against humanity. The United Nations experts released a report on Tuesday accusing Israel of conducting "a systematic campaign to erase Palestinian life," citing the targeting of civilians sheltering in schools and places of worship. Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of deliberately fostering chaos through starvation and directly targeting starving civilians using drones, helicopters, and tanks.

Key Takeaways:

  • 123 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours as Israeli military operations continued across the Gaza Strip.
  • The United Nations experts accused Israel of conducting "a systematic campaign to erase Palestinian life," citing the targeting of civilians sheltering in schools and places of worship.
  • Gaza's Government Media Office accused Israel of deliberately fostering chaos through starvation and directly targeting starving civilians using drones, helicopters, and tanks.
  • Israeli President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "end the war now" during a phone call on Monday evening.
  • Netanyahu stated in a video posted to his Telegram account that "significant progress" had been made in negotiations with Hamas over a potential prisoner exchange, but cautioned it was "too early to raise hopes."
  • Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi dismissed Netanyahu's remarks as "deception," accusing him of misleading the Israeli public and obstructing a genuine deal that could secure the release of captives.
  • Mediated talks, led by Qatar and Egypt, are ongoing in Doha, though prospects for a ceasefire remain uncertain amid conflicting signals from the parties involved.
  • The Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of Islamic Jihad, said its fighters were engaged in fierce clashes with Israeli forces in the city of Khan Younis.
  • The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, also claimed responsibility for the sniper killing of an Israeli soldier in the nearby town of Abasan al-Kabira.

Statistics:

  • At least 123 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours.
  • 31 people were killed on Wednesday morning by Israeli fire while attempting to reach a food distribution centre.
  • Dozens of lives have been claimed near aid points run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation since late May, according to the Red Cross and local emergency services.
  • Four Israeli soldiers were wounded in separate incidents during the latest battles.
  • Two Israeli soldiers were injured when an anti-tank missile struck a tank from the 74th Armoured Battalion, while two others were wounded in a separate shooting.

Sources:

  • United Nations experts report
  • Gaza's Civil Defense statement
  • Gaza's Government Media Office statement
  • Israel's Channel 12 report
  • Netanyahu's Telegram account
  • Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi statement
  • Al-Quds Brigades statement
  • Al-Qassam Brigades statement
  • Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation report
  • Dailynewsegypt news article