Recent Israeli attacks in southern Gaza have resulted in the death of at least five Palestinians and wounded several others, as reported by the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The casualties were taken to the Nasser Medical Complex for treatment, but power outages have hampered medical assistance.
With over 40 bodies arriving at hospitals in the past 24 hours, the total death toll in Gaza has reached 37,124, with thousands more believed to be trapped under debris. The situation in Rafah, where tanks have advanced towards densely populated areas, remains precarious.
Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for attacking Israeli forces in Rafah, resulting in casualties on the Israeli side. The ongoing assaults in Gaza have left hospitals overwhelmed and in dire need of resources.
The UNRWA reported that more than half of Gaza’s buildings have been destroyed in the conflict, leading to immense suffering and trauma among the population. The Palestine Red Crescent Society highlighted the critical need for aid in Gaza amidst rising famine levels.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, calls for a ceasefire and urgent international intervention to alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s residents have intensified.