In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the latest developments on the ground over the past 24 hours have included significant events. The situation can be summarized as follows:
Escalation in Gaza
The Israeli government has extended the evacuation timeframe for the northern part of Gaza as Israeli troops gather along the border. Tens of thousands of Gazans have reportedly fled south. According to the United Nations, more than one million people have been displaced in Gaza in the past week, facing critical shortages of food, water, fuel, and electricity. Continued Israeli Bombardment
Israel has continued its airstrikes over Gaza, targeting various locations, including civil headquarters in the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood, family homes in central Gaza City, and the Nuseirat refugee camp. Military Buildup for a Possible Ground Invasion
Israeli troops have been amassing around Gaza, indicating preparations for a potential ground invasion. International Exodus
Hundreds of foreign nationals have gathered outside the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, hoping to exit into Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Egypt has reported that Israel has not allowed the Rafah crossing to open. West Bank Arrests
Israeli forces conducted raids in the occupied West Bank, detaining 70 individuals, including two journalists, overnight and early on Monday morning. Tragic Overnight Air Raids
Overnight Israeli air raids on Khan Younis, Rafah, and Deir el-Balah, where Israel had instructed civilians to seek refuge, resulted in the tragic loss of at least 71 lives. Notably, Israel has targeted the Rafah crossing multiple times in the past 10 days. Understanding the Gaza Strip
The Gaza Strip, a Palestinian enclave housing approximately 2.3 million people, has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007, which encompasses air, land, and sea restrictions. It comprises five governorates: North Gaza, Gaza City, Deir el-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah.
North Gaza: It stretches for 10 kilometers and shares the Erez crossing, the sole crossing into Israel. North Gaza is home to the Jabalia refugee camp, the largest in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza City: This is the largest and most populous city in the Gaza Strip, with over 750,000 residents. The Rimal neighborhood houses Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in Gaza.
Deir el-Balah: This governorate is one of Gaza's major agricultural producers, with a population of 320,000 and four refugee camps: Nuseirat, Al Bureij, Al Maghazi, and Deir el-Balah.
Khan Younis: With approximately 430,000 inhabitants, Khan Younis hosts the Khan Younis refugee camp, home to about 90,000 people.
Rafah: Rafah, the southernmost district of Gaza, has a population of around 275,000 and is also the location of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
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