Israeli strikes on Gaza deepen the crisis as Hamas takes harsh steps
During Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Sunday, 16 people were killed, including three children. Meanwhile, Hamas has taken extreme measures against individuals accused of looting. The conflict in the region persists, and the humanitarian situation is deteriorating.
What do you need to know?
- Israeli attacks: On Sunday, Israeli armed forces conducted air raids on the Gaza Strip. The attacks took place in the southern part of Palestine.
- Earlier that day, Houthi rebels from Yemen launched a ballistic missile that struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, injuring several people. Flight operations were halted for half an hour.
- In response to the looting of shops and aid points, Hamas executed individuals accused of these crimes. According to Hamas, some of these groups were supported by Israel.
- Humanitarian crisis: For over two months, Israel has been blocking aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, worsening the humanitarian crisis. It also restricts journalists' access to the area.
As a result of Sunday's Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip, 16 people lost their lives, including three children. The attacks targeted the southern areas of the Palestinian territory, and most of the victims were residents of refugee tent cities.
The Israeli armed forces have not yet commented on these incidents.
Earlier that day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an escalation of actions against Yemeni Houthi rebels following their attack on Ben Gurion Airport. Israel will collaborate with U.S. operations, though the specifics remain unclear.
Looting of shops and aid points. Hamas executes perpetrators
Hamas has taken severe actions against individuals accused of looting shops and aid points. Ismail Al-Thawabta, head of Hamas's media office, announced that "revolutionary death sentences" were executed on several prominent criminals.
According to Hamas, some of these groups had backing from Israel, further complicating the situation in the region.
For over two months, Israel has been preventing aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, which, according to international organisations, worsens the humanitarian crisis. Israeli authorities claim that the blockade targets Hamas, which allegedly diverts aid shipments to fund its terrorist activities.
However, as reported by the media, Israel is preparing to resume deliveries by developing a system to prevent looting.
