Under the orders of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to completely eliminate Hamas, heavy airstrikes have begun on Gaza just hours after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged full support to Israel. During his visit to Jerusalem on Monday, Blinken announced unwavering U.S. backing for Israel to continue operations in the war-torn Palestinian territory. Rejecting Qatar-mediated ceasefire efforts, he labeled Hamas as "barbaric animals." Eyewitnesses report that Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza following this statement.
Devastation in Gaza
Residential buildings in Gaza have been completely destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. "We heard the screams of people trapped under the rubble," said Ahmad Ghazal, a 25-year-old Gaza resident. After overnight airstrikes, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated, "Gaza is burning. Israel is prepared for further attacks in the region." Israel’s military urged civilians to evacuate before the strikes, but while millions have already fled Gaza, many remain. Hamas has called for residents to stay, leaving Gaza’s population, already suffering from food shortages, facing a life-or-death dilemma.GLARE & BLAIR Ribbed Sleeveless Bodycon Tank Mini Cami Dress for Women
Civilians Caught in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
The Israeli military has been conducting operations in at least four Gaza suburbs for weeks, turning three areas into wastelands. The army is now advancing toward central and western Gaza, where displaced people have sought shelter. Even in southern Gaza, designated by Israel as a "humanitarian zone," safety and space are scarce. "We lack the means to relocate," civilians told Reuters. Arab leaders meeting in Qatar hope to pressure Israel to halt its attacks.Beware of House Lease Scams in Bengaluru: Crores Swindled!
Heavy Bombardment in Gaza: Over 500 Targets Destroyed
Israel conducted five rounds of airstrikes on Gaza City last week, claiming to have destroyed over 500 targets, including Hamas tunnels, weapons depots, and sniper positions. At least 45 people were killed in Sunday’s strikes. Since August 11, Hamas reports that Israel has destroyed 1,600 residential buildings and 13,000 tents.
Two Years of War: Over 64,900 Deaths
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel launched its retaliatory operations following Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. The war, ongoing for two years, has killed over 64,900 civilians, including children and women. In Hamas’s attack, 1,219 people in Israel were killed, and 251 were taken hostage.Famine Warning in Gaza: Israel Rejects Claims
The United Nations has warned that over 1 million people in Gaza face famine due to the war. Israel has dismissed these reports.