Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:55pm on 31 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
Israeli forces escalated their offensive in northern Gaza, displacing residents from Beit Hanoun and surrounding towns. Reports suggest Israel may retain a buffer zone after razing much of the area near Beit Hanoun, Jabalia, and Beit Lahiya. Strikes on hospitals, including Kamal Adwan and Al-Ahly, worsened the humanitarian crisis, with Kamal Adwan now non-operational. Palestinian officials report over 45,300 deaths and massive displacement among Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. The offensive follows Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people. Israeli forces claim the buffer zone is crucial to preventing Hamas regrouping and protecting Israeli territory.
