October 7th 2024.
The Israeli military has recently announced that they have surrounded Jabalya, a city in northern Gaza, and have launched a new ground operation. This decision came after they noticed signs of Hamas, a militant group, rebuilding in the area despite a year of ongoing conflict and attacks in that region.
While the world's attention has been focused on the escalating situation in Lebanon, Israel continues to operate in Gaza and has now turned their attention back to an area that was previously declared free of Hamas. In other parts of Gaza, devastating news has emerged as hospital officials report at least 25 people have been killed in airstrikes on a mosque and a school in the center of the territory. Israeli officials claim that Hamas was using these buildings as cover.
Overnight, the Israeli military carried out more airstrikes in northern Gaza, targeting what they claim were weapons storage facilities, underground infrastructure sites, and other military targets. They stated that they have detected the presence of Hamas members in the area and are determined to dismantle their operational capabilities.
Hamas has responded by saying they are engaged in intense battles with Israeli forces in northern Gaza. Jabalya, the city currently under siege, is a refugee camp that was one of the first places targeted by Israel when they began their response to Hamas' attacks one year ago. Many families in the area have once again been forced to flee their homes, following warnings from the Israeli military of the new ground operation.
The military has also issued evacuation orders for residents in other parts of northern Gaza, expanding the scope of the designated "humanitarian area" in Al-Mawasi. However, many residents are struggling to find safe places to go and are facing difficulties in transportation.
Some residents have chosen to stay in their homes, despite the danger, as they believe there is no safe place left in Gaza. Mohammad Ibrahim, a resident of Jabalya, along with his two sons, has refused to leave, stating that there is no difference between staying in Gaza and leaving, as death is a constant threat in the area. Jabalya is home to many Palestinians who have been displaced multiple times during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.
In May, CNN reported that the Israeli military had resumed their attacks in northern Gaza, where they had previously claimed to have dismantled Hamas' command structure in January. This has raised doubts about the feasibility of Israel's goal to eradicate the group in the enclave.
In a separate incident in southern Gaza, a mosque was targeted by Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people. Another strike on a school killed four people, according to hospital officials. CNN has obtained footage showing the chaotic aftermath of the attack, as bodies were being pulled from the rubble. Witnesses claim that the mosque was being used as a shelter for displaced people, and there were no militants or weapons inside.
The Israeli military has confirmed these strikes, stating that they were targeting Hamas' command and control centers. These attacks come on the eve of the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, which saw Hamas kill over 1200 people in Israel and take more than 250 hostages.
The ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, which they claim is aimed at destroying Hamas, has resulted in the deaths of over 41,000 people and has caused a humanitarian crisis. Follow us on WhatsApp for updates on this and other breaking news, as well as the latest in celebrity and sport news. We guarantee your privacy and no one will be able to see your personal information.
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