Why it matters:
The renewed attacks highlight Israel’s ongoing genocidal campaign, despite international calls to uphold the ceasefire and allow humanitarian relief into Gaza. Palestinian officials say the assaults prove that the Israeli regime has no intention of ending its campaign of collective punishment.
The big picture:
Artillery fire struck the outskirts of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis, while air bombardments targeted areas further east.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that more than 240 Palestinians have been killed since early October, even though a ceasefire agreement is formally in place.
Civil defense teams say homes, farmlands, and key infrastructure have been destroyed in the latest strikes, displacing families who had returned to the city after previous evacuations.
What they’re saying:
Israeli Minister for Military Affairs, Israel Katz, announced on Friday that he had ordered the army to “destroy and annihilate” all tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza.
“If there are no tunnels, there is no Hamas,” Katz said in a post on X.
Palestinian resistance groups condemned the strikes as “a clear breach of the ceasefire” and vowed to respond if Israeli attacks continue.
Key points:
- Israel claims its operations target Hamas infrastructure, but repeated strikes on civilian areas and medical facilities have drawn international outrage.
- Human rights organizations say Israel has been waging a campaign aimed at forcing the displacement of Gaza’s population under the guise of “security operations.”
- The UN has warned that ongoing bombardments could collapse fragile ceasefire efforts and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Go deeper:
Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, has been among the hardest-hit areas since the start of Israel’s assault, experiencing widespread destruction and shortages of food, water, and fuel.
Despite the truce, Israel continues to restrict aid convoys and prevent the entry of construction materials needed for reconstruction.
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