Israeli forces have continued their heavy bombardment of Gaza, targeting areas such as Jabalia in the north and Abasan al-Kabira in the south. Meanwhile, Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have convened in Cairo to discuss a proposal to reopen the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed due to the ongoing conflict.
A senior medical official in Gaza has accused Israeli forces of using “internationally prohibited weapons,” claiming that these weapons cause “entire bodies” to “vaporize” upon impact.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has announced it is halting shipments through the Karem Abu Salem crossing between Israel and Gaza, citing repeated attacks on aid convoys.
The death toll from Israel's ongoing operations in Gaza has reached at least 44,429 Palestinians, with 105,250 others injured since the outbreak of the conflict on October 7, 2023. On that day, at least 1,139 Israelis were killed, and more than 200 were taken captive during Hamas-led attacks.
In Lebanon, the toll from Israeli airstrikes has risen to at least 3,961 deaths, with 16,520 wounded since the start of the conflict.
(Source: ALJAZEERA)
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