Thousands of Palestinian families fled Gaza City on Tuesday following sustained Israeli aerial and tank shelling in eastern suburbs, including Shejaia and Jabalia. Residents reported destroyed roads and homes, with local health authorities confirming at least 34 fatalities overnight, including 18 near Gaza City.
Military Operations and Protests
The Israeli military stated its operations aim to dismantle militant infrastructure, including tunnels and weapon stockpiles. Meanwhile, nationwide protests in Israel demanded the release of hostages and an end to hostilities. The military’s planned offensive in Gaza City signals a critical phase in the conflict, described as targeting Hamas’ remaining strongholds.
Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Over half of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain in the city, with thousands relocating westward or southward to areas like Al-Muwasi. Monday’s strike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed 20, including journalists from Reuters and Al Jazeera, drawing sharp UN condemnation. UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang called the attack ‘unacceptable,’ urging an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted aid access.
International Outcry Grows
UN officials emphasized the urgency of protecting civilians and medical facilities, with spokesperson Sharon Birch stating: ‘The killing of innocent Palestinians, journalists, and medical personnel must stop.’ The conflict’s toll on infrastructure and civilian lives continues to fuel global demands for de-escalation.
