Israeli forces have killed at least six Palestinians, including a father and his 13-year-old son, across the Gaza Strip, according to local health sources.
Recent Attacks Across Gaza
Three people lost their lives on Tuesday in an Israeli air strike targeting the Ghubain family home located in the Daraj area of Gaza City. In a separate air strike, a father and his young son were killed inside a tent in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of the city. Additionally, a man was shot and killed by Israeli gunfire in the southern city of Khan Younis.
The besieged enclave continues to experience regular Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire brokered last year by the United States. Data from the territory’s Ministry of Health indicates that over 1,600 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in the strip since the truce agreement took effect.
The Ministry of Health reported that the death toll from Israel’s military campaign since October 7, 2023, has surpassed 74,000 people.
Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
These recent deaths coincide with severe weather conditions, as the season’s first major storm flooded roughly 70,000 tents in Gaza over a 12-hour period last weekend. According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, the storm killed at least five people and resulted in approximately $3 million in property damage.
Authorities note that Israel is currently blocking 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents, permitting only 20,000 tents to enter the territory. Approximately 85 percent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged throughout the war, while restrictions on essential humanitarian aid remain in place.
Diplomatic efforts have stalled as negotiators remain unable to reach an agreement regarding terms for Hamas to disarm or for the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Israeli forces currently control about two-thirds of the territory, and Palestinian residents have faced orders to leave those areas.
