The recent Israeli airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza have resulted in civilian casualties, as concerns mount over the deteriorating humanitarian situation due to repeated evacuation orders. Here are the key developments:
Casualty Toll:
- 13 martyrs and dozens of injured have arrived at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.
- Among the martyrs are two children and five women who perished in a bombing targeting displaced persons’ tents in the Al-Zanna area.
- Six additional martyrs fell in separate airstrikes on the eastern regions.
Worsening Displacement Crisis:
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health warns of military operations nearing Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
- UNRWA: About 30,000 people are now living in every square kilometer in the Al-Mawasi area, compared to 1,200 people before the war.
- 9 out of 10 people in Gaza have been displaced, according to United Nations data.
- The occupying army issues new evacuation orders for areas in Deir al-Balah.
Humanitarian Situation:
- Warnings of catastrophic conditions due to repeated displacement and high population density in “safe” areas.
- Appeals to international organizations to protect hospitals and medical teams.
War Statistics:
- About two million displaced within the strip out of a total population of 2.3 million.
- Approximately 133,000 Palestinian martyrs and injured, most of them children and women.
- More than 10,000 missing.
These developments reflect the ongoing deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza amid escalating Israeli military operations. They highlight the urgent need for immediate international intervention to protect civilians and provide necessary humanitarian aid.
