New Israeli strikes kill at least 45 people and trap nearly 200,000 Gazans in Jabaliya camp

The Israeli siege of Gaza continues with bombings in the north and center of the Strip, which have gone At least 45 people died in the last 24 hours, including nine from the same family. Meanwhile, 200,000 Palestinians are trapped in the Jabaliya camp. The death toll since October 7, 2023 has risen to 42,010, including more than 16,900 children.

“Israeli occupation Committed three massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, including 45 martyrs and 130 injured During the last 24 hours,” the Health Ministry explained in a statement this Wednesday.

Paramedics from the Palestine Red Crescent emergency teams have reported A family of nine was killed in the bombing of two houses, East of Gaza’s northern city, in the Shujaiya neighborhood, close to the local market.

Meanwhile, health workers in the central area of ​​Nusirat refugee camp confirmed the recovery of three lifeless bodies, including that of a child. In another bombing by a fighter against a residence. According to Wafa, the victims were taken to Al Awda Hospital in the area.

Additionally, in the early hours of the morning, four other people, including at least one child, died. An aviation attack on the Al Bureij camp (centre)This is the area which the Israeli army had ordered to be evacuated four days ago due to increasing attacks.

Israeli incursions continued around northern Gaza’s main hospitals, Kamal Adwan, Indonesian and Al Awda, also under evacuation orders and where there are a total of 317 hospitalized patients, including 80 in intensive care. israeli army This Wednesday’s deadline has been given for forced evacuation Both patients and medical staff at Kamal Adwan.

“In threatening language (…) they informed us officially We have to evacuate all the injured and sick from the hospital within 24 hours. And all medical personnel,” Hussam Abu Safieh told various media this Tuesday.

Local sources also report its presence. Dozens of bodies are scattered on the streets in Yabaliya campAmidst the increasing artillery bombardment and a tank attack that surrounds the town of the same name.

200,000 Gazans are trapped in Jabaliya camp

The situation of approximately 200,000 Gazans in the northern camp of Jabaliya, many of them displaced there following Israeli military evacuation orders, This is becoming increasingly complicated due to attacks and military sieges Which continues for the fourth consecutive day.

“Families are still trapped in Yabaliya camp, Without food or water, without functioning municipal services and without humanitarian teams (Current)”, a Palestinian source told EFE from the militarily besieged area this Wednesday.

According to this source, the western areas of the camp – Tawam and Saftawi, the Abu Shara roundabout or the Shalfhouh Bakery area, among others – are considered The most dangerous point because Israeli tanks “move from west to east towards the center” As soon as they open fire.

“Northern Gaza: hell has no endAt least 400,000 people are stranded. Recent evacuation orders from Israeli authorities are forcing people to flee again and again, especially from the Jabaliya camp,” Philip Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNWRA), condemned in X on Wednesday.

“many They refuse because they know very well that nowhere in Gaza is safeThe commissioner stressed that shelters and basic services have been forced to close, “some for the first time since the war began.”

130 Israeli soldiers refused to continue fighting

A total of 130 Israeli army soldiers protested this Wednesday against continuing fighting in Gaza, a year after the war began. Battle represents “death sentence” for 101 hostages According to a letter sent to Israeli officials, those who live in the Palestinian enclave.

“It is clear that the war in Gaza will continue Not only is the return of hostages delayed but their lives are also in danger: “Many hostages have been killed by IDF (armed forces) bombings, many more than those rescued in military operations,” the signatories’ letter details.

“We, who have served with dedication at the risk of our lives and will continue to serve, declare that if the (Israeli) government does not immediately change its stance and work toward an agreement to bring the hostages home does, We will not be able to continue the service“The text says.