Israeli forces continue to push deeper into the northern part of Gaza in their ongoing war with Hamas, while in the south, tanks and troops advance by land towards Rafah, forcing the displacement of Palestinian civilians.
The fighting in the Gaza Strip continues with Israeli forces advancing from both the north and the south. Here are the details:
Intense clashes in the north and south
Israeli forces are forcing the displacement of Palestinian civilians with tank and troop movements towards Rafah in the south, while advancing towards the northern areas of Gaza in the war with Hamas.
Situation on the Rafah border
Israel has closed the main crossing point for aid through a ground operation in Rafah on the border with Egypt. Human rights groups say this has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis.
Refuge Crisis in Rafah
Hundreds of thousands of people from across Gaza have been forced to seek refuge in the southern border city of Rafah due to the ongoing war. For around 1.5 million Palestinians, there is nowhere safer to go.
International Aid Appeal
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said it needs generators, ambulances, medical supplies and fuel to support the health system and called for international assistance to reopen access through the southern border.
Health Crisis
The Ministry of Health announced that the wounded and sick are slowly dying due to lack of treatment and transportation.
Situation in northern Gaza
Israeli forces carried out a major raid in the Jibaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza. The camp is located in an area where Hamas was allegedly disbanded months ago.
Shelling in Rafah
Israeli air and ground bombardment intensified in the eastern areas of Rafah. Tanks cut the main road separating the eastern part of the city from the center.
This is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and making living conditions difficult for civilians in the area. Finding a safe haven in Gaza is becoming increasingly diff
