The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has seen a renewed intensity in Israeli airstrikes and ground operations. In the past 24 hours, at least 81 Palestinians have been killed, most of them residents of Gaza City. At least 169 others have been injured. Gaza’s Ministry of Health fears that many more are trapped under the rubble.
Current Situation
So far, over 53,000 people have been killed in Gaza, more than half of them women and children. Israel resumed its offensive in March this year after breaking the ceasefire, resulting in 3,822 additional Palestinian deaths in the past two and a half months.
New Military Strategy and Troop Deployment
Israel has launched a new military operation named "Operation Gideon’s Chariots," targeting control over northern Gaza. In this context, Israel has announced the deployment of 50,000 additional reserve troops, raising the total number of reserves to 450,000.
Domestic Response
Opposition to the war is growing across Israel. Ayelet Hashachar Saidoff, co-founder of the group “Mothers on the Frontline,” stated, “This war is no longer about security but has become a tool for the survival of an unfit government.”
Humanitarian Crisis and International Concern
The situation in Gaza has turned into a severe humanitarian crisis. People suffer from a lack of food, water, and medicine. The United Nations and other humanitarian organizations have called for an immediate ceasefire. However, no significant progress has been made in international diplomacy.
Conclusion
Amid Israeli aggression and Palestinian resistance, it is the ordinary people of Gaza who are suffering the most. In a game of military tactics and political interests, humanity is in question. Effective international intervention is now urgently needed to resolve this crisis.