Palestine-Israel Crisis: Day 24 Highlights

Israel’s war on Gaza: Day 24 Overview

Ground Assault and Attacks in Gaza:

• Palestinians in northern Gaza report heavy aerial and artillery attacks.
• Israeli troops, with tank support, begin a ground assault.
• Israeli tanks block a major road outside of Gaza City and shell vehicles.
• Israeli forces later withdrew from certain areas according to Hamas.

Casualties:

• 14 people killed in airstrikes on two residential buildings.
• Attack in Zawaida: 11 deaths and several wounded.
• Attack in Jabalia refugee camp: 3 deaths.
• Gaza Ministry of Health reports 93 deaths in Khan Younis in 24 hours.
• Total reported deaths: 8,306 Palestinians (3,457 children) and over 1,538 Israelis.

Medical Infrastructure:

• 124 medical personnel killed and 25 ambulances inoperable due to attacks and fuel shortages.
• 32 medical centers out of service.

West Bank Operations:

• Five Palestinians killed in Israeli operations.

Statements and Responses:

• Israeli military spokesman says the offensive will continue.
• Israel strikes rocket launchers in Syria and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in response to earlier rocket attacks.
• Hamas comments on Israeli withdrawal from Salah al Din Street.
• al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, releases a video with captured individuals.
• Israeli Finance Minister freezes tax revenues to Palestinian Authority.

International Reactions and Diplomacy:

• German Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli actions in West Bank.
• U.S. Secretary of State discusses the conflict and announces $100 million humanitarian aid package.
• Israel denies entry to the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
• The Vatican discusses the situation and reiterates commitment to a two-state solution.
• Jordan seeks US defense support.
• UN Security Council to meet again on the issue.
• Russia’s Defence Minister comments on US’s role in geopolitical tensions.