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The UN reports that two of its guesthouses in Gaza were hit or raided by Israeli troops, including a WHO employee residence, amid ongoing military operations in an area sheltering 50,000 civilians.
At least 79 Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops in Gaza as crowds mobbed a U.N. aid convoy, leading to gunfire and a tragic loss of life amid ongoing conflict.
Israeli troops reportedly boarded a yacht attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with activists including Greta Thunberg aboard; Israel claims the blockade is to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas.
A deadly incident occurred as aid trucks attempted to deliver food to northern Gaza, resulting in Israeli troops opening fire on thousands of desperate Gazans. The details of how people died and who was responsible are contested, shedding light on the growing threat of famine in Gaza.
More than a million Palestinians are trapped in Rafah, the southern Gaza location, as Israeli troops approach, leaving them with nowhere left to flee once troops move in. Displaced Palestinians are crowded into tents and houses, facing aerial assaults and heightened fears of a bloodbath. The city borders Egypt, but the crossing has been closed for months, leaving residents with acute shortages of food, water, shelter, and medicine. The UN has warned that Rafah is a "pressure cooker of despair," as the humanitarian crisis worsens with no escape route for the trapped population.
The United Nations Human Rights Office has received disturbing information about a summary execution of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza City. Israeli soldiers allegedly separated a group of men from women and children, shooting and killing at least 11 men in front of their family members. The soldiers then reportedly ordered the women and children into a room and either shot at them or threw a grenade, resulting in serious injuries, including to an infant and a child.
The UN's human rights office has received reports of Israeli troops allegedly "summarily killing" at least 11 unarmed Palestinians in Gaza, potentially constituting war crimes. The UN Security Council has delayed a vote on a resolution for a ceasefire and aid, while Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is in Cairo for talks on brokering a new truce. The last hospital in the northern half of Gaza has ceased functioning, leaving no place for the wounded. Israeli officials claim 1,139 were killed in Hamas-led attacks, while at least 20,000 people have been killed in Israel's assault on Gaza.
Israeli troops sparked outrage after invading a mosque in the Jenin refugee camp, singing Hebrew songs on loudspeakers, and filming themselves inside. The incident has gone viral, prompting widespread anger online. The soldiers involved have been suspended by the Israel Defence Forces.
Israeli forces suffered their highest single-day loss of life since October, with 10 soldiers killed in a Hamas ambush in Gaza, including a high-ranking officer. The troops were surprised by Hamas terrorists while attempting to rescue another group of soldiers. Heavy fighting continued throughout the day, with Israeli warplanes conducting bombing runs and winter rains creating difficult conditions. The casualties highlight Israel's inability to bring Gaza under control, according to Hamas. President Biden expressed concern over Israel's campaign and advised against becoming embroiled in a prolonged conflict. The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Israeli troops have been caught on video setting fire to food supplies, rummaging through private homes, destroying toys, and dancing in desecrated neighborhoods in Gaza. The videos, shared widely online, have caused international censure and criticism of Israel's tactics and lack of empathy for Gaza's civilians. The Israeli army has promised disciplinary action, but critics argue that the behavior reflects a national mood supportive of the war. Over 18,400 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in Gaza, with 90% of the population displaced.
Dr. Ahmed Moghrabi, head of Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza, describes the hellish medical conditions as Israeli troops encircle the area with intense ground and air assaults. The hospital is overcrowded, lacking essential resources such as health workers, fuel, water, medicines, and food. Patients are being treated on the floor, and the situation is described as catastrophic. The number of functioning hospitals in Gaza has dropped from 36 to 18 in two months. Dr. Moghrabi and his family want to flee but don't know how, as fear and psychological trauma grip the region.
Israeli troops conducted a raid on a refugee camp in the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least four people, including an 8-year-old boy. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict and tensions in the region, with civilian casualties being a tragic consequence of such operations.
Israeli troops shot and killed two Palestinians and injured 11 others as they attempted to return to the main combat zone in northern Gaza, despite warnings from the Israeli army to stay put. The shooting occurred after the military dropped leaflets prohibiting and warning of the dangers of returning to northern Gaza. Witnesses reported that Israeli troops are opening fire on people attempting to head north, while hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have been ordered to leave their homes in the north since the start of the conflict.
Israeli troops are advancing deeper into Gaza City, causing damage to multiple hospitals and prompting concerns about the safety of civilians. The U.S. has called for more to be done to protect Palestinians, but a broader deal to provide aid and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas has not yet been reached. Meanwhile, House Republicans are struggling to pass a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown, a Nashville college student has died after being hit by a stray bullet, and a Black boat captain involved in a brawl with white boaters in Alabama has been accused of assault. In other news, Republican presidential candidates are clashing over the mention of opponents' children, and a heartwarming story highlights how breast implants saved a man's life.
Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press reveal Israeli troops advancing into Gaza City along the Mediterranean Sea, with impact craters from missile strikes and smoke rising over the northern part of the city. The images also show previous positions of Israeli tanks and armored vehicles, indicating a push to cut off the city from the rest of the Gaza Strip. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and a high number of casualties, particularly among women and children. Satellite imagery has become an important tool for reporting on the situation, as journalists face difficulties in accessing the area.