55 Dead, Destruction in Jabalia: Civilians Bear the Brunt as Israeli Forces Ramp Up Assault Across Gaza

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In an escalation of violence across Gaza, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive, particularly in Jabalia, where a ground offensive was launched 11 days ago. The Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed that at least 55 Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours across the strip, including 12 people near al-Faluja in Jabalia, a refugee camp dating back to the 1948 war.

Key Events and Fatalities

• 12 bodies were recovered in Jabalia following an Israeli attack, with 7 of the victims identified as members of the al-Sayed family, who were buried in their family home.
• Five additional bodies were retrieved from the streets of the camp, with rescuers continuing to help survivors.
• In a separate incident, Israeli forces struck Birkat Abu Rashid, killing at least three people and injuring several others.

Devastation in Gaza

• Residents reported that Israeli troops were planting explosives in al-Faluja, aiming to destroy buildings and homes.
• The UN Human Rights Office noted that the Israeli military seems to be completely cutting off North Gaza from the rest of the enclave, with an estimated 400,000 Palestinians still in the area.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expressed concern, stating that civilians are enduring “unimaginable fear, loss of loved ones, confusion, and exhaustion,” and emphasized that people must be able to flee safely.

Attacks Across Gaza

• Gaza City: An Israeli air raid destroyed several homes on al-Sinaa Street, with two bodies recovered and searches ongoing for 12 more people feared trapped.
• Central Gaza: Four Palestinians were killed in the Nuseirat camp following an airstrike on the al-Salhi family home.
• Southern Gaza: In Khan Younis, at least 10 members of one family were killed during an air raid on their home in Bani Suheila. In a separate attack, six members of another family were killed in al-Fukhari district.
• The Gaza Health Ministry reported that, since October 2023, at least 42,289 people have been killed and 98,684 injured in Gaza due to Israeli military actions.

Source: Al Jazeera

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