Gazans Face Desperation as Bombardment Enters 10th Day
Hundreds of thousands trapped without power, facing severe water shortages as death toll rises
The United Nations warns that Gaza is 'on the brink of collapse' as the humanitarian crisis worsens
The Israeli military has intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip, entering its 10th day with no end in sight. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are trapped without power, facing severe water shortages and dwindling food supplies.
The United Nations has warned that Gaza is "on the brink of collapse" as the humanitarian crisis worsens. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said that more than 230,000 people have been displaced from their homes, with many taking refuge in UN schools and mosques.
The Israeli military says it is targeting Hamas militants, but the vast majority of casualties have been civilians. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 230 Palestinians have been killed, including 65 children. The death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered from the rubble.
The violence has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure. Hospitals, schools, and mosques have been hit by Israeli airstrikes. The Gaza power plant, which provides electricity to the entire Strip, has been knocked out, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power.
The international community has condemned the violence and called for an immediate ceasefire. The UN Security Council has held several emergency meetings, but has failed to agree on a resolution calling for a halt to the fighting.
The United States has backed Israel's right to defend itself, but has also expressed concern about the civilian casualties. US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to visit the region this week in an attempt to broker a ceasefire.
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