Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:22pm on 16 Apr 2025,Wednesday International
On April 16, 2025, Israeli forces intensified operations in Gaza, methodically destroying residential buildings and expanding “security zones” for indefinite military presence. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed troops will not withdraw from strategic areas, effectively establishing prolonged occupation. The offensive has displaced over 400,000 Palestinians, with many neighborhoods rendered uninhabitable. Since mid-March, airstrikes have killed at least 1,630 Palestinians, mostly women and children. Humanitarian access remains severely restricted, drawing international condemnation over potential violations of international law and worsening conditions for civilians in the besieged enclave. The crisis continues to escalate with no clear resolution in sight. (PC: Al Jazeera)
