Local sources from Israel: כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי, ynet ידיעות אחרונות.
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Israeli forces have intensified their attacks in the Shujayea neighborhood of Gaza City, with the military claiming to have eliminated a large number of terrorists and locating a weapons storage facility within a school compound. The United Nations has reported that at least 60,000 residents have been displaced due to the Israeli offensive in Shujayea. The Israeli army has also continued its operations in Rafah and central Gaza, resulting in the elimination of numerous terrorists. The death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza has now reached at least 37,834 people killed and 86,858 wounded since October 7.
According to a report from כאן | תאגיד השידור הישראלי, US intelligence officials believe that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is confident in his organization’s ability to survive Israeli attacks. Sinwar’s confidence is reflected in his approach to negotiations for the release of captives and ceasefire. The same officials also mentioned that Hamas’ goal is to survive, which they perceive as a victory. Sinwar believes that this can happen while Israel’s international standing is deteriorating.
An article from ynet ידיעות אחרונות reveals that the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has unexpectedly published new data regarding the number of civilians killed in the Gaza Strip during IDF attacks. The updated data shows a significant reduction in the number of women and children killed compared to previously published figures. OCHA relies on data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas. The UN acknowledges that the numbers need further verification.
The Israeli offensive in Gaza City has caused widespread displacement, with at least 60,000 residents forced to flee their homes, according to the United Nations. Israeli forces have intensified their attacks in the Shujayea neighborhood, claiming to have eliminated a large number of terrorists and discovering a weapons storage facility within a school compound. The military has also continued operations in Rafah and central Gaza, resulting in the elimination of more terrorists.
In the midst of the conflict, US intelligence officials believe that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is confident in his organization’s ability to survive Israeli attacks. Sinwar’s confidence is reflected in his negotiations for the release of captives and ceasefire. Hamas’ goal is to survive, which they consider a victory, especially as they perceive Israel’s international standing to be deteriorating.
However, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released new data that has raised questions. The updated figures show a significant reduction in the number of women and children killed during IDF attacks. OCHA relies on data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas. The UN acknowledges that further verification is needed to ensure the accuracy of the numbers.
As the conflict continues, the death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza has risen to at least 37,834 people killed and 86,858 wounded since October 7. The situation remains tense, with both sides engaged in ongoing military operations and negotiations for a possible ceasefire.
