In a devastating turn of events, Gaza witnessed a horrific incident on Thursday, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries to many. According to reports from CNN, at least 20 people lost their lives, and 155 were injured in a shelling attack. The attack occurred as people gathered while awaiting food aid in Gaza, as confirmed by the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave.
Eyewitnesses present at the scene described the aftermath as harrowing, with dozens of casualties reported. Disturbing videos circulating online purportedly show numerous bodies strewn across the area. The Palestinian health ministry attributed the tragedy to the targeting of civilians by Israeli forces, who were awaiting humanitarian aid at the Kuwaiti roundabout in Gaza.
Reports from eyewitnesses suggest that the area was hit by what sounded like artillery fire or tank shelling, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Gaza Civil Defense Spokesman Mahmoud Basal condemned the attack, squarely placing the blame on Israel. Basal accused the Israeli occupation forces of targeting innocent citizens waiting for essential relief aid, particularly amid the famine gripping the northern Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, amidst the ongoing conflict, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced a significant development regarding humanitarian aid. For the first time, aid is set to enter Gaza by sea, marking a potentially critical lifeline for the embattled region. A ship carrying humanitarian aid, funded by the United Arab Emirates and organized by @WCKitchen, set sail from the Larnaca port in Cyprus toward Gaza.
In the midst of these humanitarian efforts, the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate. The IDF confirmed the elimination of Muhammad Abu Hasna, a commander in Hamas’ Operations Unit, in the Rafah area. This targeted strike underscores the ongoing tensions and military operations in the region.
In a separate statement, the IDF reiterated its commitment to combatting Hamas, identifying another key figure, Hadi Ali Mustafa, as responsible for advancing Hamas’ international activities and orchestrating terrorist attacks against Jewish and Israeli targets. The IDF’s vow to continue operations against Hamas underscores the entrenched nature of the conflict and the challenges in achieving lasting peace in the region.
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