The Gaza war has entered its 399th consecutive day amid ongoing Israeli bombardment across various parts of the strip, specifically in the northern areas, where nothing has been spared from the attacks. Speaking of the north, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiya, announced on Friday that Palestinian casualties are losing their lives in the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza due to a lack of medical supplies and specialized doctors, a result of the massacre being perpetrated by Israel for over a year.
Meanwhile, a report published by the United Nations Human Rights Commission today revealed that women and children constituted about 70% of the thousands of martyrs from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, whose deaths were confirmed by the international body during the period between November 2023 and April of last year. The report discussed "the killings of civilians in Gaza that violate international law, often amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and even genocide."
Additionally, the civil defense in Gaza announced that its teams recovered eight martyrs from a house targeted by Israeli bombing in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza City. The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres in the strip, resulting in 39 martyrs and 123 injuries reaching hospitals in the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the toll of Israeli aggression has risen to 43,508 martyrs and 102,684 injuries since October 7, 2023.
UN: 70% of Gaza War Martyrs are Women and Children
A report published by the United Nations Human Rights Commission today revealed that women and children made up approximately 70% of the thousands of martyrs from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, whose deaths were confirmed by the international body during the period between November 2023 and April of last year. The report discussed "the killings of civilians in Gaza that violate international law, often amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, and even genocide."
3 Massacres in 24 Hours
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres in the strip, resulting in 39 martyrs and 123 injuries reaching hospitals within the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the toll of Israeli aggression has thus risen to 43,508 martyrs and 102,684 injuries since October 7, 2023.
Al-Quds Brigades Announce Destruction of Occupation Vehicle in Jabalia Camp
Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, announced the destruction of an Israeli military vehicle of the "Merkava" type by detonating a "Thaqib" explosive device in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
Kamal Adwan Hospital: Victims are Losing Their Lives Due to Lack of Resources
The Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiya, announced on Friday that Palestinian victims are losing their lives in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, due to a lack of medical supplies and specialized doctors, a result of the genocide being perpetrated by Israel for over a year.
Abu Safiya stated in a video clip published by the Ministry of Health in Gaza: "The situation is catastrophic in northern Gaza, the blockade continues, and with each day the number of injured who turn into martyrs increases due to a lack of resources and the absence of specialized surgical medical teams." He added, "The Israeli blockade on northern Gaza is deadly, as it prevents the entry of water, food, medicine, and medical aid." He continued: "The hospital provides services to the wounded with minimal resources amid the arrest by the Israeli army of specialized medical staff and the shortage of health supplies."
Abu Safiya urged the countries of the world and human rights organizations to "stand by the health system in Gaza and work to allow medical supplies and delegations to enter to provide services amid the ongoing genocide."
Hamas Calls for Protests in Support of Gaza
Today, Friday, Hamas called on Palestinians in the West Bank and the Arab and Muslim world to take to the streets and squares in support of the Gaza Strip, which has been subjected to Israeli genocide and ethnic cleansing for more than a year.
A leader in the movement, Mahmoud Mardawe, stated in a statement: "Palestinians in the West Bank must intensify their movement to support Gaza and the prisoners." Mardawe emphasized the "necessity of activists from around the world, especially in the Arab and Muslim world, to gather in every square and arena in defense of the Palestinian people's right to life and freedom." He added: "What is happening to the people of the Gaza Strip is a documented genocide, both in voice and image, and it calls for a widespread revolution to express the magnitude of the crime being committed against them by the Israeli occupation."
He continued: "The world, from east to west, with its peoples and institutions, is today facing a true humanitarian test regarding the crime of ethnic cleansing taking place in the Strip." Mardawe clarified that "the silence and complacency that has lasted for many months must come to an end, and everyone must send a clear message to (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his extremist government that Gaza is not alone."
UN: Israel's blockade has caused unprecedented levels of killing
The United Nations Office of Human Rights stated today, Friday, that Israel's complete blockade of Gaza, the prevention of aid entry, and repeated mass displacement have led to unprecedented levels of killing, starvation, and disease.
4 Martyrs Due to Israeli Shelling in Beit Lahia
Four martyrs fell as a result of an Israeli shelling on the Beit Lahia project in northern Gaza Strip.
UN: About 70% of Gaza Martyrs are Women and Children
The UN Office of Human Rights stated today, Friday, that nearly 70% of the martyrs in Gaza under investigation are women and children, condemning what it described as a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
4 Martyrs in Israeli Airstrike Northwest of Gaza City
Palestinian media reported that four martyrs fell in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house near the Al-Mushtal hotel northwest of Gaza City.
Gaza Administration Committee: Ambitions Conditional on Resolving Fatah-Hamas Disputes
As Gaza's war enters its second consecutive year and all political projects have failed to find a consensus formula guaranteeing the shape of the post-war period, an Egyptian proposal has emerged to form a joint Gaza Administration Committee between Fatah and Hamas to manage civil affairs for the population, particularly regarding reconstruction and relief efforts. Recently, there has been increased discussion about the possible issuance of a presidential decree by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to form the Gaza Administration Committee. However, optimism has waned after the recent meetings between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo ended without an agreement, resembling much of what took place during reconciliation meetings and dialogues since 2007.
New Israeli Security Minister Takes Oath in Knesset
The new Israeli Security Minister, Israel Katz, took the constitutional oath before the Knesset late Thursday into Friday, two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed his predecessor Yoav Gallant due to disagreements over the conduct of the war on Gaza. Gideon Sa'ar, who has until now held the position of Minister without Portfolio, will succeed Katz as Foreign Minister.
Galant conducts final official conversation with Austin after his dismissal from office
Israeli Security Minister Yoav Galant, who was dismissed from his position, stated on Thursday that he had his last official phone conversation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Galant had a close relationship with Austin throughout the Israeli war on Gaza, speaking with him several times a week.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Galant this week after months of tensions and disagreements. In a statement, Galant thanked Austin for his "partnership and deep commitment" to the defense relations between Washington and Tel Aviv, adding, "Our special connection must remain strong and unshakeable."
Occupation does not allow the entry of food and water into northern Gaza
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that the Israeli occupation is not allowing the entry of food and water aid into northern Gaza, which the UN is trying to send there. UN Assistant Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay told reporters on Thursday that the only aid that Israel has allowed into the area since the start of its recent military operations there a month ago has been hospital supplies during medical evacuation missions.
UN: Israel prevents essential materials keeping northern Gaza residents alive
Recovery of 8 martyrs from a house in the Daraj neighborhood
Civil defense in Gaza announced that its teams recovered eight martyrs from a house targeted by Israeli shelling in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City.
27 martyrs due to the Israeli occupation's shelling in Jabalia Camp
27 Palestinians, including children and women, were martyred, and others were injured on Thursday evening in a new massacre committed by the Israeli occupation by shelling a house in Jabalia Camp in northern Gaza. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) indicated that there are a number of martyrs and injured under the rubble that rescue teams are trying to recover after the shelling of the house near Abu Hussein schools in Jabalia Camp.
Fire breaks out in a house
Palestinian media reported that a fire broke out in a house near the Daraj clinic in the Daraj neighborhood east of Gaza City, after it was targeted by Israeli shelling. The civil defense in Gaza stated that its teams headed to the house after it was shelled.
Martyrdom of 4 displaced individuals and injuries to others
Four Palestinians were martyred, and others were injured on Thursday evening due to an airstrike by the Israeli occupation targeting the Al-Rimal school, which shelters displaced individuals in the Nasser neighborhood of Gaza City.
In recent hours, Israeli warplanes bombed the Al-Shati elementary school for boys, known as "Shahib," in the Al-Shati Camp west of Gaza City, resulting in 11 Palestinians being martyred, including children.
