Recent Airstrikes and CasualtiesOn Monday, Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, including journalist Wafa Al-Udaini and her family.
Kabul 24: Medics reported that Al-Udaini was killed in a missile strike on her home in Deir Al-Balah, raising the toll of journalists killed since October 7 to 17414. Additional strikes in Rafah and Beit Hanoun also caused fatalities and injuries among civilians23.
Shift in Military Focus
Despite the ongoing airstrikes, ground fighting has reportedly decreased. This reduction coincides with Israel’s intensified military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including the recent killing of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah56. Residents noted a decline in direct confrontations within Gaza over the past week.
Impact on Civilians
The conflict has displaced most of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, with over 41,500 Palestinians reported killed since the outbreak of hostilities. In a rare move, Israel released 12 Palestinians, including a prominent surgeon, amid accusations of torture and mistreatment in Israeli jails16.
