At least 22 people, including women and children, have been killed in an Israeli attack on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, as Israeli forces continue their ground assault in the area. The death toll is rising, with many injured and missing individuals buried under the rubble. The situation is dire, with the hospital running out of resources and staff being forced to leave by Israeli soldiers. The World Food Programme warns of a disastrous impact on food security for thousands of Palestinian families, as food supplies are running out due to the violence and closures of main crossings into the north. Meanwhile, residents near Jabalia have been ordered to evacuate to the south, but many are refusing as they believe there is no safe place in Gaza.
The escalating violence has caused widespread destruction, with thousands of casualties reported since October 2023. MSF staff trapped in Jabalia have criticized Israel’s actions in pushing people forcibly from the northern Gaza area. Journalists have also been impacted, with an Al Jazeera cameraman seriously injured after being shot while covering the Israeli assault. The situation in Gaza remains bleak, with the death toll continuing to rise and humanitarian resources running low. The conflict shows no signs of abating, leaving the residents of Gaza in a state of turmoil and uncertainty.
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