“There is no safe place in Gaza strip as extensive Israeli occupation bombardment persisted throughout the Gaza Strip from air, land, and sea especially in the refugee camps in central Gaza,” the statement read. This surge in population is a consequence of heightened Israeli aggression in Khan Younis and Deir al Balah compounded by evacuation orders issued by the Israeli occupation. As of 30 December, it is estimated that about 65,000 housing units across Gaza Strip have been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable and over 290,000 housing units have been damaged. In the West Bank and Jerusalem, a total of 343 Palestinians, have been martyred by the Israeli Occupation forces since 7 October. Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces have injured about 4000 Palestinian civilians, including at least 593 children.

Source: Egypt Today January 12, 2024 16:01 UTC