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Escalating Conflict in Gaza Results in Heavy Casualties and International Outrage

Over 72 Palestinians reported killed in renewed Israeli airstrikes; humanitarian situation deteriorates amid global calls for intervention.
In the 66th day of the renewed hostilities in Gaza, medical sources report that at least 72 Palestinians were killed due to continuous Israeli airstrikes and artillery bombardments across various regions of the enclave.

The latest attacks include air raids that resulted in the deaths of 6 individuals and injuries to dozens more in Jabalia, northern Gaza.

The Hamas movement has issued warnings regarding Israel potentially using humanitarian aid as a pretext to establish detention camps in southern Gaza.

Medical reports indicate that since the resumption of hostilities on March 18, over 3,600 Palestinians have been killed and more than 10,000 injured.

Amidst widespread bombings, many residents in northern Gaza are fleeing to Gaza City due to Israeli threats of further strikes.

Images have circulated showing families evacuating as the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of 13 residential areas in Jabalia and Beit Lahiya, citing the launch of Palestinian rockets from these locations towards Israeli settlements.

The United Nations has confirmed that over 600 Palestinian deaths occurred in just five days due to the escalated strikes.

Humanitarian organizations report dire conditions, with many civilians displaced.

The UN noted that approximately 160,000 people were displaced in the past week, increasing the total number of internally displaced individuals.

Reports also highlight that Hamas has condemned Israel for alleged plans to create detention facilities in southern Gaza disguised as humanitarian aid initiatives.

The organization states that the current aid is insufficient, meeting only a fraction of the overwhelming humanitarian needs, a situation they describe as a worsening famine.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned the establishment of 'safe zones' for distributing food to civilians in southern Gaza, where some limited aid has entered.

However, the UN emphasizes the necessity of 600 aid trucks daily to adequately support Gaza's population of over 2 million.

International outrage continues to mount in response to Israel's actions, with various global leaders and organizations condemning the ongoing military campaign and the blockade of humanitarian supplies.

The Catalan government in Spain announced the immediate closure of its office in Tel Aviv in protest against the situation, labeling it as an act of genocide.

In Ireland, the Deputy Prime Minister accused the Israeli government of engaging in genocide in Gaza, emphasizing the need for international action to change Israel's course.

Similar sentiments were echoed by officials in Greece and Denmark, who called for unrestricted humanitarian access.

Global parliamentary representatives have raised urgent alarms regarding the impending famine, urging immediate action to lift the blockade and facilitate the entry of necessary supplies into Gaza.

They warn that the Israeli blockade has led to a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale.

As of now, reports indicate that the death toll from the conflict has reached over 53,655 since October 7, 2023, with the number of injured surpassing 121,950, underscoring the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.

The situation has led to an increasingly vocal outcry among citizens and leaders worldwide, emphasizing the critical need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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