Israeli forces conducted a raid on Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital, alleging that Hamas fighters had regrouped there, according to a military spokesman. Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported casualties resulting from the raid, the fourth such incident since October, with an estimated 30,000 individuals trapped inside the hospital, including displaced civilians, wounded patients, and medical staff.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed plans for a ground assault on Rafah in Gaza despite warnings from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz cautioned against further escalation, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions. Aid convoys safely reached Jabalia in Gaza, marking the first incident-free travel from south to north in four months, delivering essential supplies to the region.
Israeli Forces Raid Gaza Hospital Amid Escalating Tensions: Latest Developments in the Region (Credits: Al Jazeera)
The ongoing air and ground campaign in Gaza, initiated in October, has claimed over 31,600 lives, according to Gaza health authorities. This sustained violence has forced a large portion of the population from their homes, exacerbating humanitarian concerns and pushing communities toward famine, as noted by aid agencies.
In a separate development, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for a drone attack on an Israeli airbase in the occupied Golan Heights. Additionally, the Jordanian army reported detecting suspicious aerial movements along the Syrian border, heightening regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation.
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces detained at least 25 Palestinians, including a woman from Gaza, a child, and former prisoners, according to reports from the Wafa news agency. Among those detained was a woman with cancer who was en route to Jerusalem for treatment, highlighting the broader humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinians in the region.
