Israeli forces have escalated air and ground operations across Gaza City, driving many residents southward in search of safety. According to Palestinian sources, heavy bombardments have rocked the Abu Iskandar and Jabalia neighbourhoods, where homes and apartment blocks came under sustained fire.
Trapped families face critical shortages. Intense shelling, limited transport, and the absence of secure evacuation routes have left some residents unable to escape. Water supplies, electricity, and medical services are reported to be disrupted, adding to the mounting humanitarian toll.
Human Impact by the Numbers
- Since March 18, when Israel relaunched an intensified campaign, over 11,300 Palestinians have been killed and 48,200 injured.
- Since the conflict erupted in October 2023, Gaza health authorities report more than 63,400 deaths and 160,000 injuries.
Regional Ramifications
Beyond Gaza, Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir pledged to extend operations against Hamas leaders abroad. "We struck one of Hamas' senior leaders in Gaza, Abu Obeida, and we will reach the rest," Zamir said at a briefing near the Lebanon and Syrian borders.
As civilian displacement and infrastructure collapse intensify, the international community watches closely. Aid agencies warn that without secure corridors and a cessation of hostilities, the crisis in Gaza City could deepen further.
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