Gaza Under Siege: Israeli Attacks Claim 81 Lives Amidst Hunger Crisis

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As the conflict escalates in the Gaza Strip, at least 81 people have been killed in Israeli attacks, with 59 casualties reported in Gaza City and the north, and 16 others killed near the Netzarim Corridor. The dire situation has led to a hunger crisis, with Palestinians gathering daily at aid sites, only to be met with gunfire and death. The United Nations has condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) for its "weaponisation" of aid, citing the US and Israeli backing.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 81 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Thursday.
  • 59 of the casualties were reported in Gaza City and the north, while 16 others were killed near the Netzarim Corridor.
  • The Israeli military claimed that warning shots were fired to prevent "suspects" from approaching forces, but provided no evidence to support this claim.
  • An Israeli drone attack on a charging point in Shati Refugee Camp killed 19 people, and intensive air strikes and bombings of several homes in Jabalia, northern Gaza, also occurred.
  • Since the war began in October 2023, at least 55,706 people have been killed and 130,101 wounded, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
  • The United Nations has condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) for its "weaponisation" of aid, citing US and Israeli backing.
  • Palestinians are gathering daily at aid sites, including the Shuhada Junction, where Israeli fire has left many dead and injured.
  • The conflict has turned Gaza into a hunger point, with people forced to move to designated centers to receive bags of flour, bottles of water, and food boxes with low nutritional value.

Statistics:

  • At least 81 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Thursday.
  • 69 bodies were admitted to hospitals over the past 24 hours, including two that were recovered after an attack.
  • 221 wounded people were admitted to hospitals in the besieged enclave over the past 24 hours.
  • Since the war began in October 2023, at least 55,706 people have been killed and 130,101 wounded, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
  • The number of casualties and wounded continues to rise, with daily attacks and bombings causing irreparable harm to civilians.

Sources:

  • AFP news agency
  • Al Jazeera news agency
  • Reuters news agency
  • Gaza's Health Ministry
  • The United Nations