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In a devastating 24 hours, Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed dozens, with residential areas heavily bombarded.
Over the past 24 hours, Israeli warplanes and artillery have launched devastating strikes on densely populated civilian areas in northern, central, and southern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people. Ground troops have also been reported "systematically demolishing residential homes" in the southern city of Rafah.
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban briefed the UN Security Council on the dire situation in Gaza, emphasizing the severe impact on children. "The bodies of thousands of the missing children remain buried under the rubble," Chaiban reported, highlighting the immense human toll of the ongoing conflict.
Why This Matters: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, following a trip to Washington, DC, announced "significant progress" in securing US support for Israel's military build-up and weapons supply. This development underscores the international dimensions of the conflict and the ongoing strategic alliance between the US and Israel.
On the ground in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis is reaching unbearable levels. Khaled Shakshir, a volunteer hospital technician at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah, described the dire conditions, noting that essential medical equipment, including anesthesia machines, are breaking down. "It's unbearable," he said, as the healthcare infrastructure struggles to cope with the influx of wounded patients.
Since the conflict erupted on October 7, at least 37,718 people have been killed and 86,377 wounded in Gaza. The revised death toll in Israel from the initial Hamas-led attacks stands at 1,139, with dozens still held captive in Gaza. The staggering numbers reflect the devastating human cost of the conflict on both sides.
Key Takeaways:
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill dozens, demolish residential homes in Rafah.
- Thousands of missing children's bodies remain buried, UNICEF reports.
- Israeli Defense Minister secures US support for military build-up in DC.
- Gaza hospitals struggle with broken equipment amid overwhelming casualties.
- Conflict death toll: 37,718 in Gaza, 1,139 in Israel, with many still captive.