All articles tagged with #israeli offensive
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Over 250,000 people have been displaced from Gaza City in the past month due to ongoing Israeli military strikes, with many fleeing southward amid deteriorating conditions and uninhabitable areas, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and significant civilian casualties.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Medics in southern Gaza warn they will be overwhelmed by a surge of wounded and displaced Palestinians amid an intensifying Israeli offensive, with hospitals stretched beyond capacity and supplies running low, as thousands flee northern Gaza and critical health services face collapse.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Drop Site News
Israeli military forces are intensifying their assault on Gaza City, causing mass displacement of Palestinians who have nowhere safe to go amid destruction, famine, and ongoing violence, with over 36,200 displaced since the start of the offensive.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Mediators are urgently trying to broker a cease-fire in Gaza to free hostages amid ongoing Israeli threats of a ground offensive, with conflicting messages from Israel, Hamas, and the US about progress in negotiations. A proposed 60-day truce includes hostage releases and negotiations for a permanent peace, but disagreements over terms and conditions persist, complicating efforts to end the conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Associated Press journalists aboard a US military plane witnessed the airdrop of three tons of humanitarian aid over the destroyed Gaza Strip, where Israeli warplanes and ground troops have conducted a devastating campaign. The airdrops are part of an international effort to provide aid to the region, as ground transport has been hindered by political and security concerns. Despite skepticism from UN officials and rights groups, the US plans to continue the airdrops and construct a sea bridge for aid delivery. The situation in Gaza is dire, with a quarter of the population on the brink of starvation, and recent airdrops aim to provide relief to those in need.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
AP reporters aboard a US military plane witnessed the airdropping of three tons of humanitarian aid over the destroyed Gaza Strip, where Israeli airstrikes and ground operations have left many in desperate need. The airdrops are part of an international effort to bypass challenges in ground transportation of aid into Gaza, with the US planning to construct a sea bridge in the coming weeks. Despite concerns about the effectiveness and safety of airdrops, the deliveries aim to provide crucial assistance to a population on the brink of starvation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
An Israeli drone strike killed a "significant" Hamas operative, Hadi Ali Mustafa, in Lebanon, with the Israel Defense Forces claiming he orchestrated attacks against Jews worldwide. The strike also killed a passing motorcyclist and injured two others, and comes amid an expansion of Israeli attacks beyond Gaza, including a pair of airstrikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah members. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted calls to halt the military campaign, vowing to continue the offensive against Hamas and expand operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the overcrowded city of Rafah face the terrifying choice of staying and awaiting an Israeli offensive or risking moving north through continued fighting. Aid officials warn of a potential large-scale loss of civilian life and possible war crimes. The looming Israeli assault has plunged many into despair, with increasing food shortages, disease, and insanitary conditions. Displaced Palestinians are waiting for Israeli military evacuation orders, while fears grow about the consequences of an Israeli attack on Rafah.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, fired several Gaza staffers suspected of involvement in a Hamas attack on Israel, prompting the U.S. to temporarily halt its funding. The agency's director terminated contracts and ordered an investigation after Israel provided information alleging their role in the attack. The U.S. State Department expressed concern and paused additional funding, while the U.N. Secretary-General announced an independent review of the agency. Amid the ongoing conflict, thousands of Palestinians fled as fighting intensified, and the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to prevent death and destruction in Gaza.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Health services in Gaza are struggling to cope with tens of thousands of casualties of the continuing Israeli offensive, leading to a catastrophic and deteriorating situation as medical staff are exhausted and facilities lack essential supplies. Tens of thousands with chronic illnesses have gone without treatment for months, leaving their bodies weakened by malnutrition, cold, and fatigue. The situation is dire, with hospitals damaged, medication in short supply, and disease spreading rapidly in unsanitary conditions. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with civilians, especially children, suffering from a lack of medical care and essential supplies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Hopes for a renewed cease-fire in Gaza fade as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recalls negotiators from Qatar, citing a deadlock in talks. The focus of Israel's aerial bombardment has shifted to southern Gaza, leading to increased casualties and orders for Palestinians to evacuate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Three journalists, including the head of a media institution in Gaza, were killed during the weekend in Israel's offensive in the territory, according to their relatives. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that the deaths raised the number of journalists and media workers killed in the region since the Hamas attack on Israel to 48. The CPJ's list includes 43 Palestinians, four Israelis, and one Lebanese. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the deaths.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Three journalists, including the head of a media institution in Gaza, were killed during the weekend in Israel's offensive in the territory, according to their relatives. The deaths bring the total number of journalists and media workers killed in the region since the Hamas attack on Israel in October to 48, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The CPJ's list includes 43 Palestinians, four Israelis, and one Lebanese. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the deaths.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Water has run out at United Nations shelters in Gaza as Palestinians seek refuge from the Israeli offensive. The besieged territory's largest hospital is overwhelmed, with doctors fearing patients will die once generators run out of fuel. Israel has cut off the flow of food, medicine, water, and electricity to Gaza, leaving civilians struggling for survival. Aid workers are calling for the protection of over 2 million civilians and the establishment of an emergency corridor for humanitarian aid, but there is no indication that this will happen soon. Hospitals are full, and doctors fear for the lives of patients dependent on ventilators and those with complex blast wounds. The situation is dire, with water supplies running low and the risk of dehydration and waterborne diseases increasing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Water has run out at UN shelters in Gaza, leaving half a million residents without access to clean water, as the besieged territory faces an Israeli ground offensive. Overwhelmed doctors are struggling to care for patients, fearing they will die once generators run out of fuel. Israel has cut off the flow of food, medicine, water, and electricity to Gaza, while airstrikes continue to pound neighborhoods. Aid workers are calling for the establishment of an emergency corridor for the transfer of humanitarian aid, but there is no indication that it will be opened soon. The situation is dire, with families rationing dwindling water supplies and resorting to drinking dirty or brackish water, increasing the risk of dehydration and waterborne diseases.