Israeli Bombing Targets Northern Gaza Hospital, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
GAZA CITY – Israeli forces intensified their offensive in northern Gaza by bombing the Kamal Adwan Hospital, halting life-saving surgeries as troops arrested several doctors. Reports indicate the facility was also strafed with machine-gun fire, further complicating efforts to treat injured civilians.
The humanitarian toll in Gaza worsened as an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza, killed 17 Palestinians, including an 11-month-old baby, and left 42 others wounded. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations in Lebanon have also escalated, with at least 19 people killed in the past 24 hours.
Rising Casualties Amid Prolonged Conflict
According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, over 770 Palestinians have been killed, and 1,000 wounded as Israel’s attack on Jabalia and its siege of northern Gaza extend into their 20th day. Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, more than 42,847 Palestinians have lost their lives, with 100,544 wounded.
In Israel, 1,139 people were killed during the Hamas-led attacks, and more than 200 individuals remain in captivity.
Hezbollah Claims Destruction of Israeli Tank in Southern Lebanon
In a separate escalation, Hezbollah reported destroying an Israeli tank in Aita al-Shaab, southern Lebanon, with a guided missile, allegedly killing and injuring the crew.
The Lebanese militant group also claimed it is engaging in “intense, point-blank” clashes against Israeli forces in the area, deploying assault weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. Hezbollah stated on Wednesday that its fighters have killed more than 70 Israeli soldiers during clashes.
Israel counters that it has lost around 20 soldiers in ground operations inside Lebanon and an additional 30 soldiers due to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel.
Worsening Crisis and Uncertain Resolution
The escalating conflict has drawn international concern over the rising civilian death toll, particularly in Gaza, where relentless airstrikes and a blockade have pushed the region into a severe humanitarian crisis. Efforts to broker a ceasefire have made little headway, as both sides continue to engage in intense fighting across multiple fronts.
Source : Swifteradio.com
