Reports indicate that air strikes resumed by Israel have targeted areas near Al-Shifa, the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Internal Affairs via RIA News. The ministry described aircraft from Israel as conducting raids close to the Al Shifa health complex in Gaza City.
Earlier updates from Reuters noted that operations at the Şifa hospital were paused because of fuel shortages. corroborating accounts from Tasnim News Agency in Iran suggested that Palestinian forces in the vicinity of the Al Shifa Medical Center engaged in clashes that temporarily halted IDF movements in the area.
On November 10, The New York Times, citing American officials, reported that Washington pressed Israel to exercise greater restraint and to use less powerful munitions when conducting operations in the Gaza Strip.
The broader Middle East situation intensified after Hamas militants crossed into Israel from Gaza on October 7, an event connected to Hamas’s October 7 actions and the organization’s announcement of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel was at war. The stated aim of Israel’s campaign, framed as Operation Iron Sword, has been to repel the incursion, secure the release of more than 200 hostages including foreigners, and dismantle Hamas. From the outset, Israel launched extensive rocket fire into the Gaza Strip, while the Israeli National Security Council ordered the suspension of essential services—water, food, electricity, fuel, and other goods—to the territory. Humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza began through the Rafah crossing after October 20, but reports indicated that the aid volumes remained insufficient to meet urgent needs.
At various points, Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have outlined goals tied to the war against Hamas, emphasizing both military objectives and hostage negotiations, and signaling a broader regional security calculation. The evolving narrative includes international responses, humanitarian concerns, and the ongoing debate over strategies for de-escalation and relief. Markers from multiple agencies and outlets have described these events in near real time, with the situation on the ground rapidly changing as operations continue and international diplomacy attempts to influence outcomes. The complexity of the conflict, the humanitarian impact, and the political stakes for both sides remain central to ongoing reporting and analysis, with observers noting the difficulties of separating battlefield developments from broader political decisions and international reactions. Attribution for the reported developments comes from a range of outlets and officials, including Reuters, Tasnim, the Palestinian Ministry of Internal Affairs, and others cited in the coverage, reflecting a mosaic of perspectives on a fast-moving crisis.
Overall, the sequence of events—from the initial October 7 escalation through current military actions, aid logistics, and international responses—highlights the persistent volatility surrounding Gaza and Israel. Analysts continue to monitor how decisions by military and political leaders will shape the trajectory of hostilities, civilian protection efforts, and prospects for a durable resolution. As the situation evolves, the role of international diplomacy, humanitarian corridors, and stops in fighting remain critical components of ongoing reporting and policy discourse.
Note: The narrative above consolidates information from multiple outlets that have reported on the incident timeline and official statements, with citations attributed to those organizations and authorities where applicable.