At least 64 Palestinians have died in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since Friday morning, according to medical sources quoted by Al Jazeera. The number of casualties continues to rise as strikes persist across the region.
UN Warns of Food Crisis
Meanwhile, the United Nations’ World Food Programme issued an urgent alert, stating that “Gaza needs food now.” Thousands face the risk of hunger as aid remains blocked from entering the territory.
Residents Struggle Mentally and Physically
Al Jazeera described people in Gaza as “psychologically broken.” Continuous airstrikes and the Israeli blockade have left many unable to feed their children. The humanitarian conditions have worsened rapidly.
Children at High Risk
Hazem Musleh, a paediatrician at the Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah, told Al Jazeera that Israeli attacks have severely harmed children’s health. “More children are dying or facing serious health risks,” he said.
West Bank Raids and Arrests
According to the Wafa news agency, Israeli forces arrested eight Palestinians at the Fawwar refugee camp, located south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. Soldiers stormed homes, damaged property, and detained several individuals before arresting eight.
Cultural Heritage Under Threat
On World Heritage Day, human rights group Al-Haq claimed that Israel targeted several Palestinian cultural sites. These include UNESCO-listed locations. For example, Al Jazeera reported that the al-Makhrour region near Bethlehem, a World Heritage site since 2014, now faces growing threats of land seizures by Israeli settlers.
Death Toll Surges in Gaza
The Gaza Government Media Office stated that the death toll has now surpassed 61,700. Thousands more are missing under rubble and presumed dead. Additionally, the office reported that 1,16,505 people have been injured since the war began 18 months ago.
October 7 Attack in Israel
As per Al Jazeera, at least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. More than 200 individuals were taken hostage.
