Israeli tanks advanced further into northern Gaza this week, isolating key areas and escalating a humanitarian crisis that has left thousands displaced and vital supplies dangerously low. Residents describe scenes of chaos as families flee neighborhoods like Sheikh Radwan, while medics report devastating casualties from strikes on shelters and hospitals.
Civilians Caught in Crossfire
Airstrikes hit Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza early Monday, killing three and injuring 40—many of whom were sheltering in tents. Israel claims it targeted Hamas operatives using the facility for military purposes, a charge the group denies. Later attacks on a school in Nuseirat camp left at least 22 dead, including children. 'We die, and we don’t leave,' defiant Jabalia residents posted online.
International Outcry Grows
UN aid chief Joyce Msuya called the situation 'terrifying beyond words,' citing forced hospital evacuations and dwindling resources. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris urged Israel to 'facilitate aid flow' to northern Gaza, where no food deliveries have arrived in nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, Hamas and Islamic Jihad say they’re repelling Israeli troops with anti-tank rockets in Jabalia.
Conflict Backdrop
The offensive follows Hamas’ October 7 attacks last year that killed 1,200 Israelis. Over 42,000 Palestinians have died in subsequent fighting, with northern Gaza now in ruins. Despite evacuation orders, many families remain trapped, risking famine amid blocked aid routes. As tanks roll deeper, the world watches—and hopes for respite.
Israel Intensifies Ground Operations in Gaza as…
