On Sunday, Israel intensified its military operations in the northern Gaza Strip, targeting Jabalia with tanks and heavy bombardments that resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals and left dozens wounded, as reported by Palestinian health officials. This latest surge in violence is part of a broader conflict that has seen over 35,000 Palestinians killed since its inception on October 7, following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel.
Jabalia, Gaza’s largest refugee camp, has become a focal point of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) efforts to thwart Hamas from re-establishing military capabilities in the area. Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesperson, stated, “We identified attempts by Hamas to rehabilitate its military capabilities in Jabalia. We are operating there to eliminate those attempts.”
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The conflict’s toll on Gaza’s civilian infrastructure has been severe, with reports of bombardments near populated areas and schools. Residents describe the situation as a war restarting, with the fiercest gun battles in months unfolding in Jabalia.
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns on Sunday about the potential for an insurgency in Gaza if there is no clear post-war plan for the region. The IDF also reported ongoing rocket fire from Gaza, including from areas currently under active military engagement.
As the violence escalates, thousands of families are fleeing Rafah as the IDF intensifies its operations in the area. New evacuation orders have been issued, and a new crossing in northern Gaza has been opened to facilitate the transfer of humanitarian aid.