Israeli Airstrikes kill 92 in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed 92 people and injured 219, with intense bombardments targeting civilian areas, including refugee camps.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 92 Palestinians have been killed and 219 others injured in intense Israeli airstrikes over the past two days. These attacks have caused significant casualties, including children, particularly in the refugee camp in Khan Yunis, where a nighttime strike resulted in several fatalities.

The airstrikes come amid a severe Israeli blockade on Gaza, which has been in place for six weeks, restricting the entry of humanitarian aid, food, and fuel into the region. This blockade is deepening the humanitarian crisis, as essential resources are running low, and the population’s suffering is intensifying.

The International Court of Justice recently issued a ruling demanding that Israel allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. However, this order has been disregarded, continuing the hardships faced by the Palestinian population. Humanitarian organizations are voicing concerns about the worsening conditions, especially for children, who are suffering from malnutrition and limited access to basic necessities.

Humanitarian organizations, such as Oxfam, have warned that the food situation in Gaza is dire. According to Bushra Khalili, the head of Oxfam, “Children are eating less than one meal a day, and signs of malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly visible.” This underscores the dire need for international intervention to address the region’s urgent food and medical shortages.

The Israeli military resumed its operations after a brief pause, announcing plans to expand the operation and create “security zones” throughout Gaza. These actions are likely to escalate the already dire situation, as both military actions and the ongoing blockade continue to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.

Since the beginning of the conflict, more than 51,065 people have been killed, and over 116,500 others have been injured, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ongoing violence and blockade have left Gaza’s residents facing an unprecedented level of suffering, with no clear end in sight.

The situation in Gaza remains critical, with ongoing airstrikes, a crippling blockade, and a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis. The international community must take urgent action to address the violations of international law and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid. Without intervention, the people of Gaza face further suffering, and the prospects for peace remain bleak.

The post Israeli Airstrikes kill 92 in Gaza appeared first on Khaama Press.