Israel attacks on the Palestinians have reached yet another vicious dimension. Israel continues to bomb the civilians of Gaza and the enclave has seen one of the most ferocious form of massacres so far. In the relentless bombing showered upon the Jabalia refugee camp near to the Al-Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals, at least 400 civilians were reported dead within last 24 hour.
Palestine media claimed the attack as the “heaviest bombardment” since the “unprecedent” attack from Hamas on Israel. According to AL Arabia, on October 14, Israel has asked Al-Quds hospital to evacuate and the hospital responded that it is impossible to move the sick and wounded. The Jabalia refugee camp is home to thousands of refugees and is also home to three schools under the authority of United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) for the Palestine refugees. Since the beginning of the war, UNRWA has lost 29 “colleagues”.
We are in shock and mourning.
It is now confirmed that 29 of our colleagues in📍#Gaza have been killed since October 7.
Half of these colleagues were @unrwa teachers.
As an Agency, we are devastated. We are grieving with each other and with the families. pic.twitter.com/TPTdUAAjg3
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) October 22, 2023
The world leaders including the leaders of US, UK, Canada, France, Italy and Germany have reiterated “their support for Israel and its right to defend itself, In accordance with international law”.
I spoke with @POTUS, @EmmanuelMacron, @Bundeskanzler, @GiorgiaMeloni, and @RishiSunak today about the ongoing conflict between Israel and terrorist organization Hamas. We reaffirmed our support for Israel and its right to defend itself, in accordance with international law.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 22, 2023
Meanwhile, Israel said there will be “no ceasefire in Gaza”. The talk for the releasing of hostages held by Hamas, which is moderated by Qatar and US. As reported by CNN, Israeli official said there could not be any impact on the mission to dismantle Hamas” amid the talk of “humanitarian efforts”.
After the talks with US President Joe Biden, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “humanitarian aid” would flow to Palestinians.
Today, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to discuss developments in Gaza and the surrounding region.
Full readout: pic.twitter.com/dTsqEZdhUd
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 22, 2023
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported the total number of death toll to be 4,651 while 1,400 Israelis lost their life since the beginning of the invasion.