Israeli forces have been carrying out airstrikes, shelling, and shooting civilians in Gaza City as part of a US-backed plan to ethnically cleanse the region of its Palestinian population. The strikes have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of Palestinians.
According to eyewitnesses, the Israeli military is targeting populated apartment towers, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 28 people in one reported strike. The situation on the ground is dire, with many civilians trapped under rubble or forced to flee without warning.
This violence has been ongoing for over a week, with Israel’s forces attempting to push Palestinians out of the northern neighborhoods of Gaza City. However, residents are resisting, and clashes have broken out between IDF tanks and armored vehicles and Palestinian fighters.
The international community is responding to the crisis, with several human rights groups calling on the United Nations and other global bodies to intervene urgently. The International Court of Justice has issued provisional orders for Israel to prevent genocidal acts, allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, and stop attacking Rafah.
Critics say that Israel’s actions are part of a broader strategy to ethnically cleanse Gaza and reoccupy its coastal strip. The US has been accused of supporting this plan, with the country’s President Donald Trump saying he wants to transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East.”
As the situation continues to deteriorate, at least 62,064 Palestinians have already died in Israel’s 683-day assault and siege on Gaza. Experts say the actual death toll is likely much higher, with thousands of people missing and believed dead.
The ongoing violence has also sparked renewed calls for international action, with human rights groups urging governments around the world to condemn Israel’s actions and demand an end to the occupation.
Source: https://www.commondreams.org/news/ethnic-cleansing-gaza-city