In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, tensions reached a boiling point on July 25, 2024, as reports of Israeli military actions in Gaza continued to surface. According to various sources, at least 73 people have been killed and over 150 injured in different incidents across the region.
One tragic incident occurred in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, where an Israeli airstrike hit a school housing more than 4,000 displaced people. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that at least 30 people were killed and over 100 injured in the attack. Most of the victims were women and children.
The Israeli military claimed that they targeted a Hamas command and control center inside the school compound, but this has not been independently verified. The Palestinian Civil Defense stated that there was no Hamas presence in or around the school at the time of the strike.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for months, with renewed Israeli offensive actions in Gaza showing Israel's challenges in achieving its goal of eliminating Hamas. The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has launched several airstrikes and ground offensives throughout the region, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure and displacing thousands of people.
In Khan Younis city, Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders for part of a humanitarian zone ahead of planned strikes. The Al-Mawasi area was targeted due to reported significant terrorist activity and rocket fire from southern Khan Younis. However, indiscriminate shooting by Israeli snipers in the city has resulted in civilian casualties, with reports of snipers firing at anyone who moves.
Faouzi Abdel Aal, a 21-year-old Palestinian man from Khan Younis, was rushed to Nasser Hospital after being released from an Israeli prison. He is one of the many innocent civilians caught in the crossfire of this ongoing conflict.
The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to protect civilian lives. The international community continues to closely monitor the situation and calls for a peaceful resolution to this long-standing conflict.