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International News: What began as a desperate search for humanitarian aid turned fatal for 38 civilians in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes targeted locations where civilians had queued for basic supplies. The attack occurred in the darkness of Wednesday night, as drones circled above and gunfire shattered the silence. Hospitals reported that victims included women and children. Ambulances were delayed due to debris blocking the roads. Many died waiting for help to arrive. Gaza’s health ministry confirmed the toll by Thursday morning.
Five civilians were killed near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s local office. This area was considered a relatively safe zone until Wednesday night’s assault. The Foundation, an Israel-backed U.S. initiative, distributes food to displaced Palestinians. Witnesses say the attack was sudden, with no prior warning. Aid workers had just returned from a delivery mission. The strike raises suspicions that even humanitarian efforts are now caught in crossfire. International NGOs have not responded yet.
As of Thursday evening, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had not issued an official statement on the targeted airstrikes. The absence of a response is unusual given the scale of civilian casualties. Analysts believe Israel is maintaining strategic silence to avoid backlash before the upcoming UN review. Political insiders suggest the attack was part of a broader security sweep. But without clarity, the speculation grows.
Just before the raid, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “Hamas will have no future in post-war Gaza.” The timing of his statement and the attacks has fueled tensions. Observers believe this may mark the beginning of a final phase in Israel’s offensive. Netanyahu is under pressure domestically to deliver a decisive blow to Hamas. His remarks are being read as a political cue for the military.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, more than 56,000 have died since the war began. Over 100,000 have been injured. Cities resemble graveyards of crushed concrete and twisted metal. Survivors describe living without clean water, food, or electricity. The UN has repeatedly called the situation “uninhabitable.” Yet, the bombardment shows no sign of stopping. Each raid deepens the humanitarian crisis.
The international response has been muted, with most nations treating it as “Israel’s internal security matter.” The U.S. acknowledged civilian deaths but stopped short of condemnation. Aid convoys from Egypt and Jordan remain stalled. Humanitarian groups warn of mass starvation. In the global north, Gaza rarely trends anymore. Some believe the world has normalized this scale of devastation.
This brutal cycle of violence was set in motion after Hamas’s October 7, 2023 terror attack inside southern Israel. 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 taken hostage. In retaliation, Israel launched full-scale military operations in Gaza. Now, nearly two years later, the conflict shows no signs of resolution. Talks of a ceasefire remain in diplomatic limbo. The toll—human and moral—continues to rise.
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