The reporter pointed out that 45 of the 70 dead were from areas north of the Gaza Strip, where the new Israeli ground operation entered its first month.
Regarding the details of developments in the field situation in the Gaza Strip from after midnight on Sunday until Monday morning, the following occurred:
- Israeli forces are besieging areas in the northern Gaza Strip for the 32nd day amid continuous artillery shelling.
- An Israeli bombing of a house housing displaced people in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, resulted in 20 deaths and a number of missing people.
- Israeli aircraft targeted a tent housing displaced people in the Al-Zawaida area in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in 4 deaths, while another tent housing displaced people was targeted in the Ma’an area, east of the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Strip, causing a number of injuries.
- Two dead and 6 injured, including children, as a result of an Israeli helicopter bombing that targeted a tent housing displaced people in the center of the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
- 4 dead and a number of wounded in an Israeli bombing targeting a house on Old Gaza Street in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City.
- Artillery shelling targeted the town of Al-Fokhari, east of the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Two dead, including a child, and one wounded, in a bombing from an Israeli march in the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of the city of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
- Two artillery shells fell in the vicinity of Hassan Al-Banna Mosque in the middle of the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City.
- An explosive drone (quadcopter) exploded among a group of citizens in the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of the Khan Yunis areas.
- One person was killed in an Israeli bombing targeting the east of the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
According to our correspondent, an Israeli bombing of a house next to the “Khadmat Al-Maghazi” Basketball Club in the central Gaza Strip a few days ago resulted in the death of the club’s player, Firas Musa Al-Sharekh, as a result of his wounds.
The people of Beit Lahia, north of Beit Lahia, launched urgent appeals to retrieve the dead and wounded and rescue those trapped under the rubble as a result of the Israeli aircraft bombing a house near the Abu Al-Jidyan junction.
Source: RT
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**Interview with Dr. Emily Katz, Middle East Conflict Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Katz. We’re witnessing a significant escalation in hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The recent figures indicate that 174 Israeli soldiers have been killed, and notably, 45 of the 70 reported deaths came from areas north of Gaza where military operations are intensifying. What can you tell us about the situation on the ground?
**Dr. Katz:** Thank you for having me. The situation is indeed dire. The northern Gaza Strip has become a significant focal point of conflict, with Israeli forces conducting sustained operations and heavy artillery shelling. The loss of life on both sides is tragic, but the humanitarian crisis is especially severe for civilians in Gaza, who are often caught in the crossfire.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the humanitarian crisis. Can you elaborate on the impact these military actions are having on displaced populations?
**Dr. Katz:** Certainly. The recent bombing of a house housing displaced people in Beit Lahia, which resulted in 20 deaths, is a stark reminder of how devastating the situation is for civilians. Displaced populations are often in makeshift shelters, such as tents, which unfortunately have also become targets. The attacks on such sites in Al-Zawaida and the Ma’an area further illustrate the complexity of ensuring humanitarian safety during military operations.
**Interviewer:** The report indicates that the Israeli forces have been besieging areas in northern Gaza for over a month. What does this mean in terms of the humanitarian conditions for those still residing there?
**Dr. Katz:** The prolonged siege adds immense pressure on civilians. Access to basic necessities like food, water, and medical supplies becomes increasingly difficult. With the infrastructure severely compromised, many families are living in dire conditions. The international community often calls for ceasefires or humanitarian pauses to allow aid to reach those in need, but these have been challenging to implement amidst ongoing hostilities.
**Interviewer:** With the continued escalation of violence, what are the likely scenarios for the coming weeks?
**Dr. Katz:** I fear that if the current trajectory continues, we may see further casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis. There is a critical need for diplomatic interventions. However, it’s important to note that any long-term resolution requires addressing the underlying issues that have led to this cycle of violence. Dialogue and negotiation will ultimately be necessary to create sustainable peace.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Katz, for your insights during these troubling times.
**Dr. Katz:** Thank you for shedding light on these critical issues.