A 20-year-old Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza to Italy for urgent medical care died in Pisa due to severe physical deterioration, highlighting the dire health conditions in Gaza amid ongoing conflict and shortages. Italy has conducted multiple evacuations since January 2024, with nearly 120 Gazans flown out for treatment. The situation in Gaza is worsened by high levels of starvation and malnutrition, especially among children, despite claims from Israeli officials denying starvation policies.
Om Ahmed Jendiya, a 35-year-old Palestinian woman seeking shelter from Israeli bombardment in Gaza, was killed by shrapnel from an Israeli missile while inside a UN school bathroom. Jendiya had taken refuge in the school with her four children, believing it to be the safest place in Gaza. The attack highlights the dangers faced by civilians in densely populated areas during the ongoing conflict, with dozens of UN schools located in neighborhoods surrounded by residential buildings and healthcare facilities. The blackout imposed on Gaza has made communication and access to emergency services difficult, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Hospitals and medical facilities have also been targeted, leaving many without access to healthcare.
A Palestinian woman attempted to stab an Israeli police officer in Jerusalem's Old City but was kicked to the ground and thwarted. The officer was unharmed due to a protective vest. The woman, who intended to "die a martyr," came from the West Bank. This incident is part of a series of random attacks against Israelis by Palestinians in recent weeks.
