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Israeli protesters are attempting to stop aid trucks from reaching Gaza, with one protester expressing the belief that Palestinians in Gaza don't deserve "a loaf of bread." This comes as the Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that 104 civilians have been killed while trying to access food aid trucks in Gaza, contributing to a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.
Israel's military denies targeting the aid convoy in Gaza but claims to have fired at "suspects" who posed a threat to nearby forces, while Palestinian authorities reject this explanation. More than 100 civilians were killed and over 700 injured in the incident, known as the "Flour Massacre," with conflicting reports on the cause of the casualties. The United Nations has condemned the incident as a "massacre" and called for Israel to ease restrictions on food aid entering Gaza, while the Palestinian Foreign Ministry has dismissed Israel's investigation and called for an independent international investigation committee.
Israeli undercover operatives shot dead three Palestinians inside a hospital in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, sparking outrage from the Palestinian Ministry of Health and Hamas. The Israeli army claimed the men belonged to a Hamas "terrorist cell" and were hiding in the hospital. The operation, which involved assailants dressed as medical staff, has raised concerns about the targeting of armed resistance fighters and the violation of medical facilities. The incident comes amid ongoing violence in the region, with hundreds of people killed and arrested since Hamas's attacks on Israel, and a truce deal exchanging captives and prisoners.
Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank, with two people shot during confrontations in Dura near Hebron and one person fatally shot near Tulkarem. The Israeli military claimed that the shootings occurred during protests where bricks and firebombs were thrown at soldiers, but the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that a total of 10 people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. Additionally, 25 students were arrested at An-Najah National University in Nablus during an early morning raid, with the Israeli army stating that the arrests targeted individuals associated with a Hamas student cell.
The United Nations has affirmed the credibility of the death toll figures provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, after US President Joe Biden expressed doubt. The UN agency for Palestine refugees stated that the figures have been consistently considered credible in previous conflicts. The Health Ministry, which relies on data from morgues and hospitals, released a detailed document with names and identity numbers of those killed. Biden's comments have drawn criticism from Palestinian rights advocates, as Israel continues its heavy bombardment of Gaza. Humanitarian groups, international organizations, and branches of the US government have generally found the Health Ministry figures reliable in previous rounds of fighting.
Israeli forces conducted overnight raids in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of Palestinians and the killing of two individuals in the Jalazone refugee camp near Ramallah. The raids involved clashes with gunmen and stone-throwing youths. At least 120 Palestinians were arrested across the West Bank, including 59 in Hebron. The Israeli army has not issued a statement regarding the incidents. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has led to a significant number of casualties on both sides. Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, stated that the war against Hamas could last for months and vowed that it would be the last war in Gaza, asserting that there would be no more Hamas.