In an ongoing conflict, Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip extended late into the night, with reports of sustained air strikes and ground attacks. Palestinian media reported that at least 18 people lost their lives in a strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
The Israeli army continued its ground offensive, ordering residents of the Bureij camp to move south for their safety. Meanwhile, in New York, the UN Security Council passed a resolution urging increased humanitarian aid for Gaza but fell short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, confirmed casualties in Nuseirat, stating that at least 18 people died and dozens were injured in an air strike on a house. Another strike reportedly destroyed a water treatment plant in Jabalia, northern Gaza.
Residents of Bureij faced the difficult task of finding safety as they were ordered to move south. Displaced individuals expressed the challenges of living in a war zone, with one wheelchair user, highlighting the dire situation in Gaza City.
Reports from humanitarian organizations, including the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Doctors Without Borders, emphasized the impact of indiscriminate strikes on hospitals and the dire conditions in Gaza. The UN's World Food Programme warned that approximately 500,000 people, or a quarter of all households in Gaza, are facing catastrophic hunger conditions.
The UN Security Council's resolution aimed at establishing "extended humanitarian pauses and corridors" throughout Gaza received mixed reactions. While some members, including the UK, backed the resolution, others, like the US and Russia, abstained. Hamas criticized the resolution as insufficient in meeting the humanitarian needs of the people in Gaza, accusing the US of diluting its essence.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concerns about the obstacles created by Israel's offensive in distributing aid in Gaza. The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages, with the Israeli military urging international enforcement. The situation remains tense as the conflict in the region shows no signs of immediate resolution.