Israeli forces conducted heavy overnight bombardments in the central Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding dozens, as ground operations intensified in Rafah in the south. Strikes hit a house in Al-Nuseirat camp, resulting in two deaths and injuries to 12 others, while tanks shelled areas in Al-Maghazi and Al-Bureij camps, causing additional casualties.
Deir al-Balah also experienced an air strike that killed one person and wounded several others. The Israeli military described these actions as “precise, intelligence-based” operations against militants and military infrastructure.
Israeli advancements are now focused on Rafah and the area around Deir al-Balah, the last two regions not yet fully stormed. The operations have displaced over a million people since May, many of whom were already displaced. In Rafah, Israeli tanks deepened their presence, stepping up bombardment and causing more families to flee to Khan Younis and central areas due to ongoing raids.
“The tanks took control of most of the areas in Rafah. People living by the beach have also started to leave toward Khan Younis and central areas in fear because of the continued bombardment,” said Abu Wasim, a resident of Rafah’s Al-Shaboura neighbourhood.
Rafah, which housed over half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people until May 7, now has fewer than 100,000 residents left.
Efforts by international mediators, backed by the United States, have failed to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, despite the ongoing conflict. Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s armed wings reported battling Israeli forces with anti-tank rockets, mortar bombs, and pre-planted explosive devices.
On Thursday, Israeli authorities released 33 Palestinians detained over the past months in various parts of the enclave. These detainees were admitted to Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah after reporting torture and mistreatment during their detainment.
Israel consistently denies mistreatment of Palestinian detainees; however, Palestinian and international human rights groups have criticized Israel’s treatment of Gaza detainees, demanding transparency about their whereabouts and well-being.
The current Israeli ground and air campaign began after Hamas-led militants stormed southern Israel on October 7, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages. The conflict has devastated Gaza, causing more than 37,400 deaths and leaving most of its population homeless and destitute, according to Palestinian health authorities.
Since a week-long truce in November, several attempts to arrange a ceasefire have failed. Hamas insists that the war must end with a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is only willing to consider temporary pauses. He maintains that the conflict will continue until Hamas is eradicated and the hostages are freed.
Deir al-Balah also experienced an air strike that killed one person and wounded several others. The Israeli military described these actions as “precise, intelligence-based” operations against militants and military infrastructure.
Israeli advancements are now focused on Rafah and the area around Deir al-Balah, the last two regions not yet fully stormed. The operations have displaced over a million people since May, many of whom were already displaced. In Rafah, Israeli tanks deepened their presence, stepping up bombardment and causing more families to flee to Khan Younis and central areas due to ongoing raids.
“The tanks took control of most of the areas in Rafah. People living by the beach have also started to leave toward Khan Younis and central areas in fear because of the continued bombardment,” said Abu Wasim, a resident of Rafah’s Al-Shaboura neighbourhood.
Rafah, which housed over half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people until May 7, now has fewer than 100,000 residents left.
Efforts by international mediators, backed by the United States, have failed to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, despite the ongoing conflict. Hamas and Islamic Jihad’s armed wings reported battling Israeli forces with anti-tank rockets, mortar bombs, and pre-planted explosive devices.
On Thursday, Israeli authorities released 33 Palestinians detained over the past months in various parts of the enclave. These detainees were admitted to Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah after reporting torture and mistreatment during their detainment.
Israel consistently denies mistreatment of Palestinian detainees; however, Palestinian and international human rights groups have criticized Israel’s treatment of Gaza detainees, demanding transparency about their whereabouts and well-being.
The current Israeli ground and air campaign began after Hamas-led militants stormed southern Israel on October 7, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking over 250 hostages. The conflict has devastated Gaza, causing more than 37,400 deaths and leaving most of its population homeless and destitute, according to Palestinian health authorities.
Since a week-long truce in November, several attempts to arrange a ceasefire have failed. Hamas insists that the war must end with a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is only willing to consider temporary pauses. He maintains that the conflict will continue until Hamas is eradicated and the hostages are freed.
