Israel has carried out a devastating raid on the Gaza Strip, killing seven Palestinians, including two children, in what can only be described as a brazen violation of the fragile ceasefire that has been in place since October 10. The Israeli military claimed that Hamas fighters had attacked and wounded four of its soldiers in southern Rafah, but eyewitnesses say that there was no such attack.
The victims were killed by Israeli gunfire in the Zeitoun suburb of northern Gaza City, while five others were killed in attacks on the al-Mawasi camp, according to medics. The Palestinian Civil Defence reported that a fire broke out in several tents as a result of an Israeli missile strike in the camp, causing severe burns among some of the victims.
Hamas has condemned the attack, calling it a "war crime" that demonstrates Israel's "disregard for the ceasefire agreement". The group is demanding that mediators Egypt, Qatar, and the US restrain the Israeli military.
This latest atrocity brings the number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire came into effect to 360, with at least 591 instances of Israeli military breaches. More than 922 Palestinians have been wounded in the fighting.
Separately, Israel's military confirmed receiving the remains of what could be one of the two remaining captives being held in Gaza by Palestinian armed groups via the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Israel has announced that it will allow the Rafah crossing to open exclusively for the exit of people from Gaza, but this move is likely to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians. The Egyptian government has stated that the crossing can only be reopened if movement goes both ways, and has denied any plans to coordinate with Israel on this matter.
The UN Secretary-General has called for the full reopening of Rafah, saying that residents of Gaza should be able to leave voluntarily and freely without any pressure. The World Health Organization estimates that over 8,000 Palestinian patients have been evacuated out of Gaza since the start of the war, but there are still more than 16,500 sick and wounded people who need medical care.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, it is clear that the ceasefire is on shaky ground. The situation remains dire for Palestinians, who face a severe humanitarian crisis and an uncertain future under Israeli occupation.
The victims were killed by Israeli gunfire in the Zeitoun suburb of northern Gaza City, while five others were killed in attacks on the al-Mawasi camp, according to medics. The Palestinian Civil Defence reported that a fire broke out in several tents as a result of an Israeli missile strike in the camp, causing severe burns among some of the victims.
Hamas has condemned the attack, calling it a "war crime" that demonstrates Israel's "disregard for the ceasefire agreement". The group is demanding that mediators Egypt, Qatar, and the US restrain the Israeli military.
This latest atrocity brings the number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire came into effect to 360, with at least 591 instances of Israeli military breaches. More than 922 Palestinians have been wounded in the fighting.
Separately, Israel's military confirmed receiving the remains of what could be one of the two remaining captives being held in Gaza by Palestinian armed groups via the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Israel has announced that it will allow the Rafah crossing to open exclusively for the exit of people from Gaza, but this move is likely to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians. The Egyptian government has stated that the crossing can only be reopened if movement goes both ways, and has denied any plans to coordinate with Israel on this matter.
The UN Secretary-General has called for the full reopening of Rafah, saying that residents of Gaza should be able to leave voluntarily and freely without any pressure. The World Health Organization estimates that over 8,000 Palestinian patients have been evacuated out of Gaza since the start of the war, but there are still more than 16,500 sick and wounded people who need medical care.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, it is clear that the ceasefire is on shaky ground. The situation remains dire for Palestinians, who face a severe humanitarian crisis and an uncertain future under Israeli occupation.
this is just getting out of hand... like what's next? a full-blown war? 
the number of palestinians killed since the ceasefire started to feel like a never-ending nightmare 
360+ deaths and over 16,500 still in need of medical care... it's just heartbreaking 
and what's with all these military breaches? 
at this rate, we're gonna have another refugee crisis on our hands 
it's been years since the ceasefire started, and yet the violence never seems to stop 
i feel like we're just watching a tragic cycle repeat itself over and over again 
stuff like how to prioritize tasks when you have so much on your plate... or how to stay productive while you're feeling overwhelmed 
? i feel for the ppl in gaza living under this occupation, they're already suffering so much. the fact that over 16k ppl need medical care but can't get it is just heartbreaking 
I mean, seven innocent people killed, including two kids?! It's like they're saying 'peace' with one hand while holding back a gun with the other 
. The ceasefire has been in place for months now and it seems like Israel is just playing games with it.
. It's not fair, you know? They deserve to live their lives in peace and safety too 
. And what really gets me is that the world isn't doing enough to stop this violence 
. Like, have you seen the number of patients that have been evacuated from Gaza since the start of the war? 8,000 is a huge number! And the fact that the UN Secretary-General is calling for the full reopening of Rafah is a step in the right direction. It shows that there are still people working towards peace and humanitarian aid. 
. We just need more people like them to keep spreading love and kindness in the face of adversity 
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And these kids being killed by Israeli gunfire? It's so senseless... Interesting 
The UN Secretary-General is calling for Rafah to be reopened, but will it actually happen? 
they're saying it was a response to some attack but eyewitnesses say there was no such thing... like, come on! 
and the fact that hamas is calling it a war crime and stuff makes me think that israel might be playing with fire 
not cool, guys 
meanwhile palesstinians are just trying to survive over here 