Overnight Israeli air raids hit shelters in Deir el-Balah as Gaza City braces for a possible ground operation amid escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinian factions. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for Palestinians in northern Gaza, warning of imminent attacks from Hamas and other groups. The army was reportedly preparing for a large-scale ground operation in Gaza City following air raids that killed three Palestinians and destroyed homes in Deir el-Balah.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with families being forcedly displaced and shelters overcrowded. Palestinians are facing heavy risks from unexploded ordnance as they struggle to find safe places to seek refuge. The ongoing violence has left many residents in fear and uncertainty, with concerns growing about a wider-scale attack in the central area of Gaza.
The latest escalation in violence comes as Israel anticipates retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Meanwhile, the Health Ministry in Gaza reported that 24 people were killed and 110 injured in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total death toll to 39,677 with 91,645 wounded since October 7.
The situation in Gaza remains volatile, with no end in sight to the cycle of violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian factions. The international community is urged to intervene to de-escalate tensions and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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