reports from Gaza describe a dire humanitarian situation as the latest fighting disrupts medical care in the territory. The Hamas government in control of northern Gaza indicated a harsh stance toward the area’s hospitals after days of intensified Israeli strikes. The head of the World Health Organization noted that Gaza’s largest hospital, Al Shifa, faced significant operational challenges amid rising patient deaths, including several premature infants. In addition to damage to critical hospital infrastructure, multiple nurses were killed in the strikes. Thousands of displaced residents remain stranded, with many seeking to leave Al Shifa as the city endures sustained power and water shortages and ongoing clashes between Hamas forces and the Israeli military.
On the same day, the first group of Spaniards living in Gaza began evacuating the region after more than a month of bombardment. About 40 people made it out, while a broader group of Spaniards and dual nationals still remain unable to depart. Those who have left describe a perilous, exhausting ordeal as Gazans endure severe restrictions along the Egyptian border seeking safety.
Across the territory, at least 11,000 residents are reported killed in the fighting, including about 4,000 children. Most residents had relocated from the north toward the south as Israel escalated a ground operation with tanks and infantry. Bombardment continues on both sides of the Gaza Strip. In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, several people were killed in airstrikes on the day in question, with additional casualties elsewhere as hostilities persisted.
Casualties in the Israeli army
Health officials in the north described hospitals as severely strained, with some facilities rendered non-operational and newborns particularly at risk due to power outages and limited medical supplies. The Deputy Health Minister in Gaza reported that several northern hospitals could not function properly amid ongoing bombardment and communications outages, complicating efforts to track casualty figures. The U.S. administration indicated it was maintaining active consultations with Israeli authorities regarding hospital security amid the conflict, citing concerns raised by multiple international partners. Reports from the Israeli side confirmed new casualties among soldiers, and some personnel were seriously injured in clashes with Palestinian fighters. Across the broader region, anti-tank missiles and other attacks caused injuries among civilians, including in areas near the Israel-Lebanon border where armed clashes with Hezbollah continued. Meanwhile, attacks in the occupied West Bank added to the toll, with late-night operations resulting in additional fatalities as security forces pressed their activities. By the latest counts, hundreds of Palestinians have been reported killed since the conflict intensified, underscoring the heavy human cost of the ongoing struggle. The overall situation remains highly dynamic, with hospitals, utilities, and communication networks stretched to the limit and reporting hampered by ongoing violence and access restrictions. Coverage from international outlets, including AFP and other agencies, confirms the broad impact of the fighting on civilians and security forces alike.