Cairo: Israeli forces have escalated their offensive in Gaza, with tanks advancing into the Jabalia camp in the north and airstrikes pounding Rafah in the south. Residents and Hamas media report heavy fire from air and ground forces, with tanks attempting to penetrate deep into Jabalia. Meanwhile, Rafah faces relentless bombardments, leaving parts of the city in ruins.
In Jabalia, tanks push towards the heart of the camp, targeting densely populated areas. Tank shells rain down on residential areas, and airstrikes devastate clusters of houses, forcing hundreds of Palestinians to flee shelters. The situation in Rafah is equally dire, with intensified assaults claiming civilian lives and turning parts of the city into ghost towns.
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Amidst the chaos, Hamas fighters engage in fierce gun battles with Israeli forces, attempting to defend their territories. In response, Israel sounds sirens near Gaza, warning of potential rocket attacks. The military justifies its operations, claiming to prevent Hamas from regaining military control in Jabalia.
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Saed, a resident of Jabalia, describes the devastation: “They were bombing everywhere, including near schools housing displaced people. War is restarting, this is how it looks in Jabalia.” High-rise buildings in Al-Sabra and Zeitoun are among the targets, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns of a looming insurgency in Gaza without a post-war plan. The death toll climbs steadily, with over 35,000 Palestinians killed, and the enclave faces catastrophic destruction. The conflict, triggered by a Hamas attack on southern Israel, has left both sides reeling, with no end in sight.
