DIVISIONS OVER THE ASSAULT
The assault went forward regardless of warnings from European leaders threatening sanctions, and from some Israeli army commanders who feared it may endanger hostages or change into a “loss of life entice” for troops.
Chief of Employees Eyal Zamir urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a late Sunday assembly to pursue a ceasefire deal, three Israeli officers advised Reuters.
US President Donald Trump sided with Israel, warning Hamas would have “hell to pay” if it used hostages as human shields. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, visiting Jerusalem, stated Washington nonetheless hoped for diplomacy however should “be ready” if that failed.
In Brussels, the EU stated it might transfer on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Israel, together with suspending some commerce provisions.
MASS DISPLACEMENT AND HUNGER
The IDF estimated 40 per cent of Gaza Metropolis’s residents had fled. Hamas stated 350,000 folks had left japanese districts, with one other 175,000 heading south.
A lot of Gaza Metropolis was destroyed early within the battle, however round 1 million folks had since returned. The newest evacuation orders danger confining most of Gaza’s inhabitants to overcrowded coastal encampments wanting meals, medication and shelter.
Three extra folks died of malnutrition previously 24 hours, Gaza’s well being ministry stated, bringing reported starvation deaths to not less than 428. Israel disputes these figures, saying the extent of starvation has been exaggerated.
The battle started with Hamas’ Oct 7, 2023 assault that killed about 1,200 folks and noticed 251 taken hostage, Israeli figures present. Greater than 64,000 Palestinians have since been killed in Israel’s army response, in response to Gaza’s well being ministry.
