The latest report highlights a fragile pause in hostilities this weekend, following two weeks of continuous bombardment. Humanitarian trucks managed to pass through the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian border. In just four hours, twenty trucks entered Gaza, unloaded supplies in the southern area, and returned to Egyptian territory. Prior to the clashes, hundreds of aid vehicles entered Gaza, with total aid now numbering well above a million displaced people. Hospitals report thousands of injuries and severe power shortages, making this aid seem like a small fraction of need, something aid organizations have warned about for days.
The four hours of limited relief did not halt the fighting. In the northern strip, the Israeli army conducted operations that affected thousands of residents who were urged to leave their homes. The Israeli side warned that those remaining could face consequences if found assisting hostile elements, according to reports to Al Jazeera. In the past day, fatalities rose with hundreds more injured, including families, as the conflict entered its fifteenth day with a rising toll on Palestinian lives in Gaza.
3% of daily needs
The World Health Organization notes that the initial humanitarian convoy delivered essentials such as trauma medicines for about 1,200 people and 235 portable trauma bags for emergency care. The United Nations indicates medicines for chronic diseases for around 1,500 people and basic health supplies that could support 300,000 people for three months. Gaza’s Ministry of Health criticized fuel curtailment, stressing that aid deliveries have serious consequences for health services. It is reported that only about 3% of daily needs has been met by current aid deliveries through Rafah this day.
At the moment, seven hospitals and twenty-five health centers are without fuel, and hospital bed occupancy has surged beyond capacity. The ministry described makeshift tents being set up to accommodate the influx of injured individuals. Given the gravity of the crisis, medical staff including retirees, recently graduated students, and volunteers are mobilized across fields. United Nations officials have indicated cautious optimism about daily aid and the potential for increased deliveries in the near term.
active north front
Sirens persisted in Israeli towns along the Gaza border throughout the day. Thousands of troops wait for clearance to begin a ground operation. In the north, clashes involving Hezbollah and other Lebanon-based groups intensified, with casualties among Lebanese forces reported in retaliatory actions. The Israeli military stressed daily assessments of the northern front and its defensive posture, while maintaining a focus on actions in Gaza where Hamas and hostages are believed to be located.
Officials noted that efforts to locate and secure hostages continue, with updates on numbers of captives held and casualties being monitored. Senior government and military leaders toured southern Israel to view preparedness for potential ground activity, and public demonstrations reflected a range of political opinions about the war and leadership.
Violence in the West Bank
Tensions in the occupied West Bank remain high, with a rising death toll from action by Israeli forces or settler groups. Across the period, many injuries and dozens of arrests have been reported, including a notable increase in detainees compared with earlier years. The overall situation touches the daily lives of residents, including those who show solidarity online with families in Gaza. Global observers note broad support for differing responses and a spectrum of international reactions, with public demonstrations around the world reflecting concern over the humanitarian impact and the prospects for peace.