On the 390th day of ongoing violence, Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Gaza resulted in significant casualties among Palestinians, including women and children. Reports indicate lethal strikes on residential homes and areas where families sought refuge.
In Khan Younis, an airstrike killed four individuals, while a military helicopter targeted a tent sheltering displaced persons in Deir al-Balah, leading to additional fatalities. Many civilians are also reported to have died and been injured in central and northern Gaza due to ongoing bombardment, particularly in densely populated areas like Jabalia and Beit Lahia.
The humanitarian situation has deteriorated, with local authorities declaring Beit Lahia a disaster zone, urging international action to alleviate critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Increased bombing has led to over 1,000 deaths and thousands of injuries, leaving many residents in northern Gaza on the brink of starvation.
The United Nations has warned that continued Israeli military action risks erasing the Palestinian presence in northern Gaza. Desperate conditions plague those remaining, with severe restrictions on necessary aid, while Israeli forces are reported to have besieged hospitals and prevented medical aid from reaching the wounded.
Overall, Israeli assaults have resulted in at least 43,061 Palestinian deaths, complicating an already critical humanitarian crisis in the region.
