Israel launched its offensive in Gaza after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, killing 1,200 individuals, principally civilians, in accordance with Israeli tallies.
In Gaza’s southernmost metropolis Rafah, the municipality mentioned 1000’s of individuals have been caught contained in the Tel Al-Sultan district the place some Israeli army forces had entered, with households trapped among the many ruins, with no water, meals, or drugs.
The Palestinian Civil Emergency Service mentioned 50,000 residents remained cornered in Rafah, which abuts the border with Egypt.
The Israeli army mentioned troops had encircled Tel Al-Sultan to dismantle “terror infrastructure websites and get rid of terrorists within the space”.
A United Nations spokesperson mentioned on Monday it could cut back its footprint in Gaza after 5 employees members of its Palestinian aid company UNRWA have been killed within the renewed battle, however stays dedicated to offering support to civilians.
Individually, UNRWA mentioned 124,000 Palestinians have been displaced in Gaza in current days.
“Households carry what little they’ve with no shelter, no security, and nowhere left to go. The Israeli authorities have lower off all support. Meals is scarce and costs are hovering. It is a humanitarian disaster. The siege should finish,” UNRWA mentioned on X.
