Israeli Attacks in Gaza: 25 Killed, 50 Injured, MSF Faces Supply Shortages

At least 25 people were killed and 50 others were injured in Israeli attacks on tents for displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, near Rafah, in the Gaza Strip, according to the Gaza health ministry. In another incident, several people were killed and injured in Israeli shelling of the al-Shakoush area, northwest of Rafah. Israeli forces also bombed the garage of Gaza City municipality and a five-storey building in the city.

Over the past 24 hours, Israel’s military killed at least 35 Palestinians, bringing the death toll from the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas to 37,431. The humanitarian situation is worsening due to the Israeli blockade. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) may have to suspend its operations in Gaza due to a lack of medical supplies. MSF blamed Israel for the situation, citing the closure of the Rafah crossing and bureaucratic delays.

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was a major route for humanitarian aid. The closure and slow flow of aid have caused massive queues and delays. Despite international warnings, Israel launched a counter-offensive against Hamas in Rafah in May. The US noted that the Israeli assault was not a ‘major’ offensive.

Recently, a United Nations-backed commission stated that Israel’s use of heavy weapons in Gaza is an ‘intentional and direct attack on the civilian population.’ However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied targeting civilians.