The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on five residential buildings in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, including the town of Beit Lahiya, leaving many people under the rubble. This is reported by Palestinian health officials, quoted by "Reuters", reports News.bg
Main highlights:
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Number of victims and rescue operations:
- According to the media linked to "Hamas", the number of victims has reached 66 people, and many of them have not yet been pulled from the ruins.
- Rescue operations are underway in Beit Lahia, but a shortage of ambulances and medical supplies is seriously hampering efforts.
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Lack of medical resources:
- Medical staff in the besieged northern Gaza Strip work under extremely difficult conditions. According to the director of the hospital "Kamal Adwan", many patients die due to lack of surgeons and medicine.
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Allegations of permanent depopulation:
- Palestinian authorities claim that the Israeli actions are aimed at depopulating northern Gaza and creating a buffer zone. Israel denies such intentions.
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Humanitarian crisis:
- According to the head of UNRWA, Philip Lazzarini, 80% of the territory of Gaza is a high-risk area. Residents are trapped with no safe place to retreat, and access to humanitarian aid is severely limited.
- Prices of basic commodities such as flour have skyrocketed, exacerbating the hunger crisis.
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International response:
- Joe Biden's administration is pressuring Israel to improve humanitarian access. Despite claimed "progress", many aid organizations criticize the effectiveness of the effort.
The Israeli offensive in Gaza began in response to an attack by "Hamas" on October 7, 2023, in which over 1,200 people died and over 250 people were taken hostage.
Since then, Gaza has come under intense bombardment, with Palestinian health authorities claiming that over 43,922 people have died.
Prospects for a ceasefire
Ceasefire talks remain stalled, with Qatar's mediation efforts temporarily suspended due to a lack of willingness to compromise on both sides.
The conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, leaving heavy humanitarian and infrastructural damage. The international community expresses serious concerns about the security and lives of the civilian population, but concrete results from diplomatic efforts are still lacking.