Several Palestinians have been killed and numerous others injured in the cities of Rafah and Jabalia in the Gaza Strip. Local media reports suggest that at least 14 Palestinians lost their lives as residential houses and apartments were targeted by Israeli occupation forces.
Bereaved families in Rafah bidding farewell to their loved ones mass murdered by Israeli airstrikes late last night in Rafah, southern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/yYBCe7TvIA
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 19, 2024
The airstrikes specifically targeted two houses on al-Moudarriseen Street and a residential apartment in the al-Mouhandiseen Towers in Rafah’s al-Zohour neighborhood. Additionally, two aid workers were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a warehouse for aid in Jabalia refugee camp.
“He was sleeping next to me. He was in my arms. How was he gone? I need my brother, return him to me!”
A Palestinian girl cries her eyes out as she bids a farewell look for her brother, killed in an Israeli airstrike last night in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/kkTUuDJFiC
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 19, 2024
The aggression continued as the al-Hajj family in the central Gaza Strip fell victim to the Israeli assault. Their house in the al-Nusseirat camp was shelled, resulting in more casualties.
At least 14 Palestinians have been murdered in an Israeli airstrike targeting family homes in Rafah in southern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/7ymGFlJHUQ
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 19, 2024
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has confirmed that the number of Palestinians killed in the ongoing aggression by Israel has risen to more than 31,726, with a majority of them being children and women. Over 73,792 individuals have also been injured, while thousands more remain trapped under rubble.
This young boy became the only survivor following an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the massacre of his entire family, tonight. pic.twitter.com/H4uRnUdtco
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 19, 2024
This recent Israeli strike on the aid warehouse in Jabalia only adds to the already dire situation in Gaza. The people are in desperate need of aid, yet “Israel” continues to block its delivery into the besieged strip. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urgently called for the immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, highlighting that more than half of the Palestinians, approximately 1.1 million people, have run out of their rations and are facing severe hunger.
Palestinian child Mohannad Al-Najjar tragically passed away today due to dehydration and malnutrition at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis – Gaza. pic.twitter.com/H5dSPQJ4Nc
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 18, 2024
In a separate incident, Israeli occupation forces stormed yesterday Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza. Their actions not only failed to produce any evidence to justify their actions but also terrorized and threatened the lives of Palestinian patients and refugees in the hospital.
“I can’t find words to describe this scene.”
A girl and her father were killed in Gaza City due to Israeli airstrikes. No medical personnel could reach them as Al-Shifa Hospital remains under the Israeli occupation’s siege. pic.twitter.com/t9waaRD2Em
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 18, 2024
The Israeli occupation forces claimed that this attack on Al-Shifa Hospital was necessary because Resistance leaders were believed to be residing there. However, there was no evidence found to support this claim, further highlighting the disarray among Israeli military occupation forces and their fickle field movements.
Doctor Ezz El-Din Lulu describes the catastrophic situation in Al-Shifa Hospital, which is still besieged by the Israeli occupation forces. pic.twitter.com/HLFR7s8tTV
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 19, 2024
The attack on Al-Shifa Hospital and the killing of Faiq Al-Mabhouh, who had been incarcerated for 15 years in Israeli prisons, are seen as part of “Israel’s” ongoing efforts to disrupt aid deliveries and justify its colonial project. The Palestinian police forces, led by Al-Mabhouh, have been instrumental in securing and distributing humanitarian aid to Gaza, effectively thwarting “Israel’s” disruptive plots.
Heavy Israeli gunfire in the vicinity of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City while occupation forces continue besieging the hospital. pic.twitter.com/yQjbPOzbri
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 19, 2024
Despite these attacks, “Israel” appears to be failing in its attempts to achieve a significant victory in the war.
The prolonged war has only resulted in a loss of hope for them, as they struggle to enforce a delusional triumph.
Displaced Palestinians are living in harsh conditions in northern Gaza’s sheltering centres in light of the severe cold and heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/nSvFtEJEkH
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 19, 2024
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media
