⚠️ The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it targeted a high-rise building in Gaza City on Friday. According to the IDF, the building reportedly housed Hamas lookout posts used to coordinate attacks on IDF troops.
🔍 To reduce civilian harm, the IDF says it:
- Issued advance warnings to residents.
- Used precision-guided munitions and aerial surveillance.
- Relied on intelligence gathering to confirm targets.
💔 Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned it had to pause critical medical services in Gaza City. The NGO cited "rapidly deteriorating security", with airstrikes and tanks just 1 km from their facilities. MSF stressed that the move puts infants in neonatal care and patients with life-threatening injuries at grave risk.
📊 Gaza-based health authorities reported that within 24 hours, hospitals received 47 bodies and treated 142 injuries. Since the conflict kicked off in October 2023, the toll has reached 65,549 deaths and 167,518 injuries.
🌍 The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) highlighted massive civilian displacement and eroding relief operations. Attempts to coordinate aid in northern Gaza were denied by Israeli authorities, canceling planned missions.
🔊 For those scrolling through Instagram reels or WhatsApp updates, this evolving crisis is a stark reminder of the human cost of armed conflict. Young netizens are sharing their support with #Gaza #HumanitarianCrisis #MSF as they call for safe corridors and renewed aid access.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
