RT reports that Malak Mohammed Haniyeh, the granddaughter of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, has died following injuries sustained in an Israeli bombing that also claimed the lives of her father and uncles a few days ago. The attack occurred on the first day of Eid al-Fitr. Despite her family’s efforts, they were unable to secure treatment for her abroad, and she succumbed to her injuries this morning.
Artillery shelling continues in the northern part of Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, with Israeli artillery and naval forces firing on Al-Rasheed Street to prevent displaced families from returning to Gaza City. This has resulted in fatalities as Malak’s family attempted to return to Gaza City, and two others were injured by Israeli gunfire while trying to cross the Wadi Gaza bridge.
Al-Awda Hospital in Al-Nuseirat has received four fatalities and 13 injured from the ongoing bombardment in the northern part of the camp since last night.
The Palestinian Red Crescent has announced that Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis has resumed partial operations, currently limited to the reception and emergency departments due to significant damage sustained after the Israeli military stormed the hospital.
Recent Israeli operations in Gaza have significantly intensified, with a broad escalation in military activities leading to heavy casualties and extensive destruction. According to reports, Israeli forces have expanded their ground operations in the Gaza Strip, aiming to dismantle Hamas’s infrastructure. This military expansion follows a continuous aerial and artillery campaign that has already had devastating impacts on the region’s infrastructure and civilian population.
The offensive has resulted in significant casualties. Over the last few days, hundreds of Palestinians have been reported killed, with thousands more injured. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 33,000 since the conflict’s escalation in early October. The Israeli military claims that the operations are focused on eliminating threats from Hamas, which governs Gaza, but there has been substantial collateral damage to civilian structures, including homes, schools, and hospitals.
The situation has also led to severe humanitarian issues, with shortages of essential supplies like fuel, which is critical for operating hospitals and other vital services. There have been international calls for ceasefires and peace negotiations, but efforts have been hampered by ongoing hostilities and complex political dynamics.
