Israel Stipulates Release of Hostages for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Amidst Concerns of Depleting Resources
In the midst of growing worries about dwindling water, food. And fuel supplies in the Gaza Strip following a continuous bombardment, Israel has conveyed a stark message. The nation has declared that there will be no humanitarian respite from its siege on Gaza until all hostages are freed.
Israel’s Energy Minister, Israel Katz, took to social media to make this assertion. He state that no “electrical switch turned on, no water hydrant will be open. And no fuel truck will enter” until the “abductees” are release.
The backdrop to this declaration is a series of violent attacks carrie out by the Palestinian Islamist group. Hamas in 20 Israeli communities last weekend. During which several hostag were also taken. Israel has been contemplating a ground invasion in response to these attacks.
The situation has escalated to a point where Israel Defense Forces’ strikes resulted in 33 casualties. Within a span of two hours overnight. On Thursday, as reported by Al Jazeera’s local correspondent. This brings the death toll in Gaza to a staggering 1,200. The reporter also described fighter jets targeting houses in various areas. While civil defense groups work to recover the bodies of the deceas.
According to the report, the ongoing conflict has inflicted severe damage. On the Gaza Strip, with six neighborhoods reduced to rubble. The World Health Organization has reported that 18 healthcare facilities and 20 ambulances have been impacted. And tragically, 11 healthcare workers lost their lives. Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
This marks the most intense bombing campaign the strip has experienced in the 16 years since, Hamas assumed control of this densely populated area, which is home to 2.3 million people.
“I demand that the decision-makers drop everything now and ask for and demand an orderly list of the missing people, with names. Because my daughter may have bled to death – I don’t know. I demand to know,” said Shem.