Gaza Watch: Israeli strikes killed 18 people in Gaza

By Legal Wires 4 Minutes Read

Tensions have dramatically escalated in the Middle East with recent violent incidents involving Israel and Palestinian militants. This surge in violence follows nearly ten months of conflict in Gaza and the recent killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran. Iran and its allies have blamed Israel for these assassinations, threatening retaliation and raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.

Key Events and Incidents

Gaza Strikes and Casualties:

• Israeli strikes killed 18 people in Gaza early Sunday.
• Four Palestinians were killed in a tent camp inside the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital complex.
• A separate Israeli strike on a home near Deir al-Balah killed a girl and her parents.
• Another strike flattened a house in northern Gaza, killing at least eight people, including three children, their parents, and their grandmother.
• A further three people were killed in a strike on a vehicle in Gaza City.

Stabbing Attack in Tel Aviv Suburb:

• A stabbing attack by a Palestinian in a Tel Aviv suburb killed two people.
• Victims included a woman in her 70s and an 80-year-old man.
• Two other men were wounded in the attack.
• The attacker, identified as a Palestinian militant, was neutralized by police.

Statements and Reactions:

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the state of Israel is in a multi-front war.
• Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared for any scenario in defense or attack.
• Hamas announced discussions on choosing a new leader following the recent assassination of its political head.

International Diplomatic Efforts:

• Jordan’s foreign minister made a rare trip to Iran as the United States and its Arab allies attempt to prevent a wider conflict.
• Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging fire along the Lebanon border since the conflict began, with the severity increasing in recent months.
• The militant group Hezbollah claims its actions are aimed at relieving pressure on Hamas.

Humanitarian Impact and Displacement:

Health and Safety in Gaza

• The hospital in Deir al-Balah remains the main operational medical facility in central Gaza as many others have ceased functioning.
• Heavy airstrikes and ground operations have caused widespread destruction in Gaza.
• The ongoing conflict has displaced the majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million people multiple times.

Casualties and Civilian Impact

• At least 39,580 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry.
• In the occupied West Bank, over 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the conflict began.

Historical Context and Territorial Claims

• Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza, and east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war.
• Palestinians seek these territories for their future state.

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