Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have claimed nearly 100 Palestinian lives over the past 24 hours, with 75 of those deaths resulting from air raids targeting two homes in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza. These attacks contribute to the escalating humanitarian crisis, as hunger and suffering in the region reach catastrophic levels. The ongoing Israeli assault, which began on October 7, 2023, has now claimed at least 44,363 Palestinian lives, with over 105,000 others wounded.
One of the latest casualties was Ahmed al-Kahlout, the head of the ICU at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, who was killed in an Israeli drone strike. The region’s medical facilities are struggling to operate under the ongoing violence, compounded by severe shortages of medical supplies.
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In addition to the bombardments, the humanitarian response is being severely hampered by Israeli blockades, and efforts to secure aid are facing obstacles, including the closure of bank accounts and suspension of services for Muslim-led humanitarian organizations providing relief to Palestinians. These restrictions are largely attributed to media pressure tied to the Israel-Palestine conflict rather than any legal infractions, as noted by Amany Killawi, co-founder of the crowdfunding platform LaunchGood.
Meanwhile, tensions are also high on the Lebanon-Israel border, where Hezbollah continues its support for Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli military campaign. Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, declared a “divine victory” in their conflict with Israel, calling the recent truce a significant achievement. Despite claims of a ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes are still targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that at least 3,961 people have died and 16,520 others have been injured since the start of the fighting.
Hezbollah, while supporting Palestinians in Gaza, continues to engage in attacks against Israeli forces, with Israeli military sources reporting more than 12,500 Hezbollah targets struck, resulting in substantial losses for the group. Despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the US and France, both sides accuse each other of violations, and tensions remain high across the region.
