Escalation in Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Death Toll Surges Past 50,000
Israel’s military airstrikes have struck Nasser Hospital and resulted in a sharp rise in Palestinian deaths as humanitarian crisis deepens.
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza have escalated, resulting in over 50,021 Palestinian deaths, including significant casualties from a strike on Nasser Hospital, according to health authorities. The military has conducted evacuations from the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood as tanks advance into Rafah amidst ongoing conflict. Recent operations have seen Israel claiming to eliminate numerous militant targets while international condemnation grows over civilian casualties and potential war crimes. Protests are ongoing in Israel against the government’s handling of the conflict. The humanitarian crisis deepens as medical facilities struggle to cope with the influx of casualties.
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The death toll has surpassed 50,021 Palestinians since October 2023, with over 113,274 injured.
Israeli airstrikes have severely impacted Gaza's healthcare system, causing significant damage to hospitals such as Al-Shifa. The system is overwhelmed, and medical evacuations are restricted by Israeli authorities.
International organizations and countries like Egypt have condemned the actions, calling for a resumption of ceasefire and denouncing potential war crimes. There are ongoing efforts to restart diplomatic discussions.
Israeli forces have initiated a ground invasion around Rafah, ordering evacuations and advancing into areas like Tel Al-Sultan. Civilians face significant challenges during these operations.
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