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Israel Intensifies Strikes On Gaza’s Rafah, Large Family Killed In Home

Overnight strikes in Deir Al-Balah and Khan Younis have led to more casualties, with funerals held on Wednesday morning. The Israeli military reports targeting militants and destroying a Hamas hideout tunnel in Khan Younis. However, negotiations face challenges, with the U.S. vetoing a recent UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire. Israel remains firm on its stance against halting the war.

Israel Intensifies Strikes In Gaza, Large Family Killed In Home
Saurav Gupta | Feb 22, 2024 06:50 AM
Israel escalated its assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, resulting in over a dozen casualties from a single family in an airstrike, while the Palestinian enclave's health ministry reported a total of 29,313 deaths in the ongoing conflict.

Developments in Jerusalem

Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz mentioned "promising early signs of progress" in negotiations, led by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, for a new deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza.

Israel Hamas War - Israeli Military Operations

The Israeli army (IDF) acknowledged increased operations in Khan Younis, north of Rafah, but made no mention of attacks on Rafah itself. Plans for a ground assault on Rafah persist despite international opposition.

Humanitarian Crisis

Approximately 1.5 million people are packed into Rafah, and aid flow from Egypt has nearly halted. Security challenges hinder the distribution of available food supplies.

Israel Hamas War - Civilian Impact

Israel accuses Hamas of using civilian buildings as cover, while residents report Israeli tanks advancing into previously safer areas. The Gaza health ministry reports a rising toll of injuries and deaths.

Impact on Gaza Population

The war, triggered by Hamas in October, has displaced most of Gaza's 2.3 million population, causing hunger and extensive damage.

Israel Hamas War - Hostage Release Talks

Efforts to broker a new deal for releasing hostages continue, with Gantz expressing optimism but emphasizing the continuation of military operations if no agreement is reached.

Ongoing Conflict

Negotiations face challenges, with the U.S. vetoing a recent UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire. Israel remains firm on its stance against halting the war.

Israel Hamas War -Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

The humanitarian situation deteriorates, with the World Food Programme pausing aid deliveries due to attacks on trucks. Additional aid is deemed urgently necessary.

Anger at the United States

Locals express anger towards the U.S., accusing it of supporting Israel and attributing the ongoing massacres to American backing.

Israel Hamas War - Current Situation

Overnight strikes in Deir Al-Balah and Khan Younis have led to more casualties, with funerals held on Wednesday morning. The Israeli military reports targeting militants and destroying a Hamas hideout tunnel in Khan Younis.

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