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  • Israeli Strikes Intensify in Gaza, Targeting Ambulances and Hospitals

    Israeli Strikes Intensify in Gaza, Targeting Ambulances and Hospitals

    Israeli Strikes Intensify in Gaza, Targeting Ambulances and Hospitals

    The conflict in Gaza has escalated further, with reports of deadly strikes on refugee camps, hospitals, and ambulances. At least 26 civilians, including six children and five women, were killed in an attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to the Wafa news agency.

    Hospitals and Medical Infrastructure Under Attack

    Gaza’s Civil Defence reported that the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, came under Israeli bombardment. In a separate attack near Kamal Adwan Hospital, at least 29 people lost their lives in a series of airstrikes.

    The Ministry of Health in Gaza revealed that an ambulance was targeted during the strikes on Kamal Adwan Hospital. A human rights organization further accused the Israeli army of using human shields in efforts to evacuate patients and medical personnel.

    Devastating Human Toll

    Since the conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, following Hamas-led attacks, Gaza has endured significant losses. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that at least 44,664 Palestinians have been killed and 105,976 injured. Meanwhile, the attacks on October 7 resulted in 1,139 fatalities in Israel, with over 200 individuals taken hostage.

    Spillover Effects in Lebanon

    The violence has also spread to Lebanon, where Israeli strikes have killed at least 4,047 people and injured 16,638 since the war began.

    Humanitarian Concerns

    The escalating violence has raised alarm among international rights groups and humanitarian organizations. Targeting ambulances and hospitals is a violation of international humanitarian law, which protects medical facilities and personnel during armed conflicts. The use of human shields further exacerbates concerns over civilian safety and the ethical conduct of warfare.

    Source : Swifteradio.com

  • Israeli Bombing Targets Northern Gaza Hospital, Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

    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