On the 211th day of the ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli occupation army ramped up its attacks on homes in Rafah, resulting in more casualties. Despite the devastating situation, efforts to reach a ceasefire deal were intensified in Cairo, where the Hamas delegation met with British officials to discuss ending the war.
BREAKING | Moments Ago: An Israeli airstrike on a home in Northern Gaza pic.twitter.com/igO4prZ7wb
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) May 3, 2024
The discussions in Cairo focused on a prisoner exchange deal, with the Qatari Al Jazeera Channel reporting that a Qatari delegation would join the negotiations. The Palestinian resistance forces, including Hamas, reiterated their commitment to achieving the ceasefire demands, which include ending the aggression, withdrawing occupation forces, returning displaced persons, providing relief to the population, initiating reconstruction efforts, and finalizing the exchange deal.
Reports from Palestinian media sources confirm casualties in Israeli bombings in various areas, including Al-Faraheen in Khan Yunis and the Al-Geneina neighborhood in Rafah. Additionally, occupation aircraft raided the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, while helicopters fired on neighborhoods in the northern region.
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) May 3, 2024
Also Al-Hourani family home in the Al-Saftawi area was bombed, resulting in the recovery of 3 martyrs and 3 wounded individuals from under the rubble. Other areas, including the Al-Jeneina neighborhood, also faced devastating attacks, leading to further loss of life and injuries.
The house of the Al-Hourani family was targeted in an air strike by the Israeli occupation leaving injuries and fatalities. pic.twitter.com/ovUYoUqwrK
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) May 4, 2024
In a heartbreaking turn of events, it was reported that over 10,000 women have been killed and 19,000 injured due to ongoing Israeli assaults, with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) labeling the aggression as a “war on women.” The dire situation has left more than 155,000 pregnant or breastfeeding women struggling to access essential resources.
Rescue teams recovered numerous casualties and injuries from the rubble of the Abu Al-Anin family home in the Al-Geneina neighborhood, east of Rafah.https://t.co/HwbLXNHKdH pic.twitter.com/rVNEiS3QDT
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) May 4, 2024
Amidst the crisis, an opinion poll revealed that a majority of Israelis (54%) prefer a truce agreement with Hamas over a military operation in Rafah. The international community has been urged to unify its position on the conflict, with European Union Foreign Policy Coordinator Josep Borrell stressing the importance of working towards a two-state solution.
Rescue teams recovered numerous casualties and injuries from the rubble of the Abu Al-Anin family home in the Al-Geneina neighborhood, east of Rafah.https://t.co/HwbLXNHKdH pic.twitter.com/rVNEiS3QDT
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) May 4, 2024
Despite the negotiations, the occupation aircraft and artillery continued their violent raids on various parts of Gaza, with a particular focus on Rafah. Dozens of civilians were killed or wounded as a result of the ongoing bombardment.
Heavy air strike on buildings Northern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/NDrOhBb65i
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) May 3, 2024
The situation on the ground remained grim, with reports of casualties in multiple areas, including Khan Yunis, Rafah, and Gaza City. Medical teams and civil defense worked tirelessly to rescue trapped individuals and recover bodies from the rubble of bombed homes.
The daily struggle of the children of Gaza to get food and water for them and their families. pic.twitter.com/NZLBNPvzV1
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) May 3, 2024
As the international community awaited progress in the Cairo talks, the people of Gaza continued to suffer under the relentless aggression. The need for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian relief was more urgent than ever as the conflict entered its 211th day.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media
