GAZA CITY – August 13, 2025 – Gaza City is facing a severe escalation of military action, with the civil defense agency reporting intense air attacks causing massive destruction to residential areas. This comes as Israeli forces prepare for a new phase of combat to take control of the city. According to a spokesman, the ongoing bombardment has made it difficult for residents to recover the dead and injured from under the rubble.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict predates Oct 7, with deep roots. Hamas’s Oct 7 attack killed ~1,195, including 815 civilians. Gaza casualties since: ~60,000 dead, mostly civilians (est. 70-90%, per sources like UN/OCHA). Hamas’s use of civilian areas is documented, but so are…
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The military offensive coincides with a deepening humanitarian crisis. A joint statement from the UK, European Union, Australia, Canada, and Japan warned that “famine is unfolding in front of our eyes” and demanded “immediate, permanent and concrete steps” to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid. Israel has countered these claims, stating that aid is being allowed in but is not being distributed effectively by UN agencies.
Further compounding the crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urgently appealed to Israel to allow it to restock medical supplies. A WHO representative described the health situation as “catastrophic” and stressed the critical need for essential medicines. The United Nations Security Council has condemned Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City. As the conflict intensifies, international leaders and human rights groups, including “The Elders,” have raised grave concerns, with some even describing the situation as an “unfolding genocide.” The health ministry reports over 61,599 Palestinian casualties since the beginning of the conflict.
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