Israel's Bombing Continues in Gaza, Civilian Situation Dire. US Warns Time is Running Out for a Deal. Hamas Resistance Persists, Hostage Safety Remains a Concern.
World Update: Conditions in Gaza City are continuously deteriorating. The Israeli army carried out extensive bombing throughout Monday night into Tuesday. Civilian life has been completely disrupted, and most areas of the city are facing severe destruction. Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated that Gaza is now almost entirely consumed by fire. The situation for civilians and children has become extremely worrying.
US Warning
The United States has expressed concern over the worsening conditions in Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "'Israel has commenced its actions. We now have very little time left for a deal. Perhaps only a few days or a few weeks remain.'" He added that if negotiations do not commence immediately, the humanitarian crisis will deepen further.
Gaza City: Hamas's Last Stronghold
Israel believes that Gaza City is now Hamas's last remaining bhold. Consequently, the army has ordered civilians to move to safe locations. Israel is planning new attacks to completely target Hamas bholds within the city. The threat from military operations and civilians in this region is continuously escalating.
Beginning of the Conflict
This conflict began on October 7, 2023. On that day, Hamas attacked southern Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 people taken hostage. Following this, Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. This conflict has continuously heightened tensions and violence between the two sides.
Hostage Situation
Hamas has released some hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but many hostages have died. Approximately 48 hostages remain in Gaza, with an estimated 20 of them possibly still alive. The international community is continuously expressing concern regarding their safety.
Severe Impact on Civilians
Civilian life has been completely affected due to the heavy bombing in Gaza. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes. The number of patients in hospitals is increasing, and medical facilities are under strain. The lack of basic amenities like water, food, and electricity is further exacerbating the dire situation for the population.
