Israel’s military has vowed to increase airstrikes on Gaza and struck Hamas targets in the occupied West Bank3. Israeli warplanes also struck targets across Gaza overnight, as well as two airports in neighboring Syria
2023
Israel plans to enter Gaza
The Israeli military chief has told commanders that the military will “enter the Gaza Strip” and initiate an operation to take out Hamas
enter the Gaza Strip
Gaza needs urgent aid
Humanitarian Crisis Relief groups are calling for urgently needed humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip, which is being “strangled” by Israel’s tight siege
Civilians suffer, resources dwindle
Civilian Impact Tens of thousands of Palestinians are in need of food, water, fuel, and medical supplies as resources dwindle and the Israeli military pounds the enclave
Israel orders evacuation
Evacuation The Israeli military late last week told all civilians in Gaza City to evacuate “southwards” as it maintains its bombardment of the coastal enclave
Rafah crossing, only exit point
Rafah Crossing Rafah is the southernmost exit point from Gaza, bordering Egypt’s Sinai desert. It is currently the only possible entry and exit point to and from Gaza for both civilians and humanitarian aid
Diplomatic efforts intensify
International Response Diplomatic efforts are intensifying. Egypt is facing pressure to open a humanitarian corridor through the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza
Concerns of further escalation
Future Concerns Concerns are growing that further escalation risks drawing Israel’s regional foes into the long-running conflict
No immediate end in sight
Conclusion The situation remains volatile with no immediate end in sight. The international community continues to monitor developments closely.