Israel-Hamas War Live: Israel Military Hits West Bank Mosque Which Was Being Used To Plan ‘Immi

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Israel has intensified its attack on the Gaza Strips by hitting more specific targets as the war continues to tear the region. United Nations said that Gaza hospitals are overcrowded with many dealing with over 150 per cent of their capacity. It said that the maximum number of patients are lying on the ground as there is no facility available for them.

Meanwhile, Hamas released two American hostages — mother and daughter. US President Joe Biden spoke to them and their family assuring them of full government support during their recovery and healing process.

Israel’s military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, announced that Israel is preparing to escalate its offensive against the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Hagari told reporters on Saturday night that Israel intends to intensify its attacks, with the aim of creating optimal conditions for the next stages of the war, news agency Associated Press reported. He also emphasised the need to minimise risks to Israeli forces in the upcoming phases of the conflict.

“We will deepen our attacks to minimise the dangers to our forces in the next stages of the war. We are going to increase the attacks, from today,” he stated, as quoted by AP. He also reiterated his call for the residents of Gaza City to head south for their safety.

Only 20 trucks were permitted to enter Gaza, a quantity that aid workers argue is insufficient to address the severe humanitarian crisis currently gripping the region. More than 200 trucks carrying 3,000 tons of aid have been waiting near the border for days.

Inside Gaza, where 2.3 million Palestinians reside, half of whom have been displaced from their homes, residents are facing dire conditions. Food is being rationed, and many are forced to drink contaminated water. Hospitals report dwindling supplies and fuel shortages for emergency generators, particularly amid a widespread power outage. As a result, five hospitals have ceased operations due to fuel shortages and bomb damage, as reported by the Hamas-run Health Ministry.