Israeli strikes hit near several hospitals as the military pushes deeper into Gaza City

A: Israeli strikes near hospitals in Gaza City occurred as the military pushed deeper into urban areas, claiming that Hamas militants were using hospitals as command centers. However, Hamas and hospital staff deny these allegations.

A: Shifa Hospital has become overcrowded as people sought refuge there, hoping it would be safer than their homes or UN shelters. Israeli troops were reportedly close to the hospital, leading to increased concerns for the safety of those inside.

A: The head of the Hamas-run media office in Gaza reported strikes near three hospitals but did not provide specific casualty figures. The Health Ministry in Gaza later confirmed one person killed at Shifa Hospital, with several others wounded.

A: According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 10,800 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began. This figure does not differentiate between civilian and militant deaths. Additionally, over 30 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the ground offensive began.

A: Civilians in Gaza have been fleeing the combat zone in large numbers, with over 120,000 civilians leaving between Sunday and Thursday, according to UN monitors. Many are heading south, facing ongoing airstrikes and dire humanitarian conditions.

A: Aid deliveries into Gaza from Egypt have been averaging 100 trucks a day. However, relief workers believe that this is still insufficient to meet the growing humanitarian needs in the region.

A: Israel has agreed to implement a four-hour humanitarian pause each day and to open a second route for people to flee the north. However, some critics have called these pauses “cynical and cruel,” as they provide only a temporary respite from the conflict.