Israeli forces bomb Palestinians despite US warnings
In defiance of US warnings, Israeli forces have entered Rafah and Jabalia refugee camp near Gaza City.
Civilian casualties mounted as airstrikes targeted residential areas, killing at least four people, including a child, in Rafah’s Brazil neighborhood.
Thousands of Palestinians fled to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis seeking refuge, straining already inadequate humanitarian conditions.
On Monday, the Israeli army forced hundreds of displaced families to evacuate six UNRWA schools turned into shelters for displaced people in the Jabalia refugee camp.
At least 360,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah, according to the United Nations, as Israel expands its offensive in the southern city as well as northern Gaza.
The Israeli army reported that more than 50 soldiers were wounded in the past 24 hours.
Amid escalating violence, Gaza’s healthcare system is teetering on the brink of collapse.
Medical staff have been ordered to evacuate Rafah’s Kuwait Hospital.
At least 35,034 people have been killed and 78,755 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since Oct. 7.
Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice.
An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop such acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.