Israeli forces have dropped leaflets in parts of southern Gaza, warning Palestinian residents to flee the area, indicating a potential expansion of the military offensive. The leaflets, dropped east of the southern town of Khan Younis, urged civilians to evacuate and cautioned that anyone in proximity to militants or their positions “is putting his life in danger.”
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This move raises concerns about a potential escalation of operations in the south, where daily air raids are already taking place. The expansion of military activities in this region could exacerbate the existing severe humanitarian crisis, with over 1.5 million people internally displaced in Gaza, primarily seeking refuge in the south.
As the conflict persists into its sixth week, the death toll continues to rise, reaching over 11,200 Palestinians killed, with the majority being women and minors. The war has also heightened tensions, evidenced by an incident where gunmen shot and wounded individuals at a checkpoint linking Jerusalem to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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In a separate development, Israeli forces conducted a raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Al Shifa, in search of traces of Hamas. Troops entered the hospital, claiming that Hamas used the facility as cover for its fighters. The military released video footage showing weapons allegedly found inside the hospital, although these claims remain unverified.
The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in the region, with a need for diplomatic efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and find a resolution to the conflict.
