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Gaza Under Fire: Defeated Hopes Amid Israeli Military Escalation
Israeli forces continue their incursion into northern Gaza, leaving local residents devoid of any sense of hope for a ceasefire or a reduction in airstrikes. The situation worsens with the ongoing targeting of hospitals, which have become increasingly scarce in the besieged enclave.
On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes near Kamel Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians and injuries to several others, according to the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA). Medical sources confirmed that the Israeli bombardment targeted a gathering of civilians at the hospital’s northern gate, which has been under continuous bombardment since last night, injuring 12 medical personnel and damaging the power generator, oxygen supply, and water networks.
Sources indicated that thousands of victims remain trapped under rubble and in the streets, and rescue teams cannot reach them due to the relentless Israeli shelling.
This escalation follows a warning from Gaza's Ministry of Health that all hospitals in the territory would cease operations or reduce their services within 48 hours due to the blockade on fuel and support for those described as roadblocks preventing the entry of aid.
In a statement posted on their X account today, the ministry stated that the Israeli military is retaliating against medical personnel in northern Gaza. They also mentioned that Israel has destroyed property at Kamel Adwan Hospital and fired upon medical crews at the facility.
These developments come as hopes among besieged civilians in Gaza for a reduction in the intensity of the conflict have dwindled, despite the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Israeli forces have intensified their attacks in northern Gaza, launching a major offensive since early last month, claiming that their operations aim to prevent Hamas from regrouping.
Meanwhile, residents of northern Gaza express their concerns over Israel's intentions to depopulate the area and forcibly displace its inhabitants. At the same time, incidents of looting food and medical aid trucks have surged amidst an ongoing shortage of food in the region for months, despite warnings and condemnations from United Nations organizations.
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