Israeli attacks kill 31 Palestinians in Gaza; humanitarian crisis deepens

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours killed 31 Palestinians and injured 56 others.

The violence escalated as Israeli artillery struck a house in the Bureij refugee camp, leaving one dead and several wounded.

Northern Gaza faces dire circumstances, with thousands of civilians isolated without access to essential supplies following a weeklong Israeli incursion.

Israel has announced plans to escalate its ground invasion in southern Rafah, targeting areas with a high concentration of Palestinian civilians.

Israeli forces reported combat engagements in Jabalia’s city center, claiming killing 60 fighters and discovering a weapons cache.

 In a concerning development, Israeli settlers allegedly set fire to an aid truck destined for Gaza, injuring the driver and soldiers.

 More than 600,000 people have fled Rafah, and 100,000 from northern Gaza due to the ongoing attacks.

 Despite Israeli claims at the world court of aid facilitation, the WHO says there are challenges in delivering medical supplies to Gaza amid the attacks.

Any potential Israeli military rule in Gaza would cost Tel Aviv at least $5.4 billion annually, according to a document of the security establishment. 

 At least 35,303 people have been killed and 79,261 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since Oct. 7.

 Israel is accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice.

The court ordered Tel Aviv to ensure its forces do not commit acts of genocide and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.