Rampaging Israeli raids kill 2,000 civilians in northern Gaza, says media office
No fewer than 2,000 civilians have been killed in northern Gaza amid what local officials describe as a campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing by Israeli forces, now in its 38th day, according to Gaza’s media office.
Ismail al-Thawabta, the office’s director, said the attacks have heavily impacted women, children, and the elderly, calling on the global community to intervene and condemning the situation as “mass extermination” targeting Palestinians, particularly in northern Gaza.
Al-Thawabta attributed the humanitarian crisis to policies supported by the US, UK, and European nations, accusing them of complicity in “starvation and mass killing.”
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He also criticized Israeli maps showing designated “safe zones” in Gaza, alleging that despite being marked as safe, these areas are frequently bombarded.
The official cited Al Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, and Deir al-Balah as examples where civilians were targeted despite claims of safety.
Essential humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, has also been blocked, he stressed.
The Rafah crossing with Egypt closed for over 190 days, has left approximately 600,000 tons of aid stuck. Aid organizations warn that northern Gaza is nearing famine, with severe shortages spreading southward as supplies dwindle, particularly flour.
Since the beginning of Israel’s ground operation on October 27, northern Gaza has faced intensified blockades, worsening an already dire shortage of essential resources.
Despite a UN call for ceasefire, Israel’s offensive continues, leaving over 43,700 Gazans dead and 103,000 injured, mostly women and children, according to Palestinian health authorities.
