Palestinians forced to flee Rafah by foot after Israeli attacks
Palestinians flee towards Khan Younis as the Israeli army continues to attack Rafah
Gaza skies ‘clouded with drones’
The skies of Gaza are clouded with buzzing drones, grinding people down mentally. There is a constant fear of unpredictable attacks because of these sky predators.
And with three weeks of no aid coming in, the situation is extremely difficult. People are in survival mode, trying to get their hands on whatever they can. Normally during Ramadan, shops and markets would be full of food. Now, almost nothing is available – and whatever small quantity is there is too expensive.
Israel has imposed a suffocating siege for the past 16 months and used starvation as a weapon. Even before October 7, 2023, the blockade had been in force across the Gaza Strip for more than a decade.
People gather at a bakery in Deir el-Balah for bread handouts
Israel set for talks with US to rule Gaza militarily: Report
The Times of Israel reports Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will discuss a plan for Israel’s army to control Gaza with senior US officials this week, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
Quoting an unnamed Israeli official, The Times said Dermer is leaving for Washington, DC today.
The news report noted Israel’s government has so far “avoided pushing for military rule of the Gaza Strip”, but with President Trump in the White House “Israel’s thinking appears to have changed.”
