The situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically following a series of intense Israeli airstrikes. With water and electricity supplies cut off in key areas, civilians are facing a dire humanitarian crisis.
Heavy Casualties and Widespread Destruction
Since midnight on March 19, at least 13 people have been killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes, according to Gaza's civil defense. The strikes, targeting Khan Younis and Gaza City, have also left dozens wounded, including women and children.
This comes just after an unprecedented Israeli attack overnight Monday, which resulted in at least 413 deaths, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that "what happened in Gaza is only the beginning," vowing that negotiations would now take place "under fire." Israel claims its operations are being carried out in full coordination with the United States.
However, the renewed offensive has shattered previous hopes of a negotiated ceasefire. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that "the rules of the game have changed" following the breakdown of truce talks.
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Water and Electricity Cutoff Worsens Crisis
Beyond the mounting casualties, basic living conditions in Gaza are deteriorating rapidly. Amande Bazerolle, an emergency coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), described the worsening humanitarian crisis, warning that medical supplies are running dangerously low. "The number of patients we received today is unimaginable," she said.
The Israeli military has reportedly cut off water supply from a main northern source, further exacerbating the crisis.
Additionally, the main desalination unit in southern Gaza has lost power, making access to clean water increasingly difficult. Humanitarian organizations fear that children could soon face malnutrition due to the growing shortages of food and water.
"Plan of Hell" and Ongoing Hostage Standoff
Israel's latest strikes mark the third phase of its so-called "Plan of Hell," aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages while maintaining a military presence in Gaza.
According to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the offensive will not end "until all hostages are returned home." Of the 58 remaining hostages, 34 have been declared dead.
With no end in sight, the humanitarian toll continues to mount, raising concerns about the long-term survival of Gaza’s civilian population, as reported by Linternaute.
