Israeli Forces Advance from Two Fronts:
The Israeli military is pushing into central Gaza City from both the northwest and southeast, effectively “sandwiching” the population and forcing civilians westward toward the al-Rashid coastal road. Infantry, tanks, artillery, and air support are being used to pressure Hamas strongholds.
Explosive-Laden Robots and Drone Strikes:
Residents report relentless aerial bombardments, including drone strikes and remote-controlled vehicles packed with explosives. These “robots” are being deployed to demolish entire neighborhoods as the army moves inward.
Mass Panic and Displacement:
Overcrowded districts are erupting in chaos, with families fleeing en masse. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud described scenes of people “literally running for their lives.” At least 40 people were killed in Gaza City on Thursday alone.
Humanitarian Collapse:
The UN warns that Gaza City’s last lifelines are failing. Aid routes like the Zikim crossing have been blocked, and food bans are worsening famine conditions. Roughly 740,000 people about 35% of Gaza’s population remain trapped in the north, with no safe zones to escape to.
International Response and Criticism:
The UN’s human rights office condemned Israel’s “blatant disregard” for civilian safety. Meanwhile, the US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian access, drawing global backlash.
(source Al Jazeera)
—Agencies
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