The offensive has forced Palestinian families to face a dire choice: remain in their homes under constant bombardment or be displaced once again. The attacks have already led to the displacement of nearly 1 million residents, as Israel attempts to move them to "concentration zones" in the south.
The human cost of the renewed push into Gaza City is mounting. An Israeli attack on a popular market east of the city killed at least five Palestinians, including two women. Hospital sources report that a total of at least 64 Palestinians were killed in attacks across Gaza on the day of publication. These casualties include 13 people who were killed while seeking aid.
The humanitarian crisis is compounded by a devastating famine. The article notes three more hunger-related deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people who have starved to death since October 7, 2023, to 303, including 117 children.
The conflict's impact extends beyond direct combat casualties. A "double-tap" attack on Gaza's Nasser Hospital killed 21 people, including five journalists. The Israeli military has been accused by human rights groups of committing war crimes, with leaked intelligence suggesting that a staggering 83% of those killed have been civilians. The conflict has also been devastating for media workers, with over 270 journalists and media workers having been killed in Gaza.