By Rahim Abdul
Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, issuing warnings to residents to evacuate as the military targets key areas in its effort to weaken control by Hamas.
According to international media, Israeli forces today destroyed a multi story building that housed numerous civilians. Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, warned Gaza residents that the “gates of hell” are opening as the country escalates its attacks, urging everyone to leave the area.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been in talks with Egypt to close border crossings, preventing the passage of Palestinians while Israel continues its military operations in Gaza.
The current conflict traces back to October 7, 2023, when Hamas, supported by Iran, launched a deadly attack on Israel, killing over 1,200 civilians during a music festival and taking many hostages.
Israel responded with sustained airstrikes on Gaza, a campaign that has continued intermittently into the present day.
Civilians in Gaza are facing severe hardship. Many have been killed while others remain trapped in areas under bombardment. Humanitarian conditions have worsened with food and medical supplies blocked from entering, leaving children, pregnant women and families struggling to survive.
Reports indicate severe malnutrition among infants and expectant mothers facing weeks without sufficient food, drawing condemnation from multiple European nations including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
As the conflict intensifies, the international community is voicing growing concern over the humanitarian crisis, warning that continued military action could lead to further widespread suffering among Gaza’s civilian population.
