Gaza Conflict Escalates: 44,300 Dead, Calls for Ceasefire Amid Devastation

November 30, 2024
Gaza Conflict Escalates: 44,300 Dead, Calls for Ceasefire Amid Devastation
  • In northern Nuseirat, 19 bodies were recovered, while an airstrike in Beit Lahiya claimed at least 10 more lives, highlighting the escalating violence.

  • The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to nearly 44,300 Palestinian deaths and widespread displacement, causing significant destruction across the region.

  • Recently, Israeli military strikes resulted in the deaths of at least 40 Palestinians overnight and on November 29, 2024, as reported by medics.

  • The Israeli military's operations in Beit Lahiya and surrounding areas are focused on preventing Hamas from regrouping and launching further attacks.

  • U.S. President Joe Biden has emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging both Israel and Hamas to seize the opportunity for peace.

  • Hamas and other agencies reported that 70 Palestinians were killed in Beit Lahiya over a 24-hour period, although this figure was not confirmed by the local health ministry.

  • Kamal Adwan Hospital is struggling to operate due to severe shortages and staff detainment by Israeli forces, according to health officials.

  • Residents have begun returning to assess the damage to their homes following military withdrawals, with many bodies being covered and transported by relatives and medics.

  • In an effort to address the ongoing violence, a Hamas delegation is set to arrive in Cairo for ceasefire talks, following U.S. initiatives to revive negotiations.

  • The Israeli military has stated that its forces are targeting locations associated with 'terror' in Gaza, although no recent updates on their operations have been provided.

  • Amidst these military actions, an Israeli drone strike killed Ahmed Al-Kahlout, the head of the ICU at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya.

  • Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for an immediate ceasefire, accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon in northern Gaza.

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