Israel pushes into central Rafah leaving 1,000 homes destroyed in Jabalia refugee camp
Moving into central Rafah, Israel has left 1,000 homes destroyed in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza after a 20-day military campaign.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has warned that the delayed recovery of bodies could lead to disease outbreaks in northern Gaza.
On Friday, Israeli forces targeted several areas across Gaza, with air raids reported around Rafah.
Israel’s incursion into Rafah began in early May, despite international concerns for civilian safety.
Three volunteers were killed in central Gaza while cooking food for the hungry, according to Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor and Al Jazeera.
U.N. experts are calling for “decisive international action” against Israel for its assault on Rafah.
That includes sanctions and an arms embargo.
Jens Laerke from the U.N. humanitarian office emphasized the lack of adequate food supplies to prevent famine.
The World Health Organization’s Margaret Harris reports a severe decline in dietary diversity among children.
The Palestine Media Office reports severe shortages of fuel, propane, and medicine since the Rafah crossing was seized.
More than 98% of Gaza’s bakeries have been forced to close, while more than 700 water wells have stopped functioning.
At least 36,224 Palestinians have been killed and 81,777 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza which began last October.
Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice.
In its latest ruling, the world court ordered it to immediately halt its operation in Rafah.
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