Many Die As Israel Continues Ground Invasion of Gaza City

 

‎Dozens of Palestinians have been killed throughout the Gaza Strip since dawn as Israel continues its full-fledged ground invasion of its biggest city despite growing international condemnation.

‎Quoting from Aljazera reports that the dead include a child and his mother killed in an air attack on a residential apartment in the Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City.

‎Residents say bombardment of Gaza City has ramped up dramatically with incessant explosions destroying dozens of homes, and naval boats joining tanks and jets in the major assault.

‎Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 64,964 people and wounded 165,312 since October 2023. Thousands more are believed to be under the rubble.

‎A total of 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the October 7 attacks, and about 200 were taken captive.

‎Meanwhile, the EU’s Commission proposed a package of wide-ranging sanctions on Israel.

‎In 2024, trade between Israel and the EU amounted to 42.6 billion euros ($50.45bn), 37 percent of which is covered by the preferential trade agreement.

‎The EU regrets having to take the step, but it believes it’s “both appropriate and proportionate given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza”, said EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic.

‎“In light of these figures and the principles at stake, the proposed partial suspension is a carefully considered response to an increasingly urgent situation,” he added.

‎The announcement does not  mean it will go into effect, and it will need to be voted on. The EU has been divided on the issue, with countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary opting to avoid harsh measures on Israel, while others like Spain and Ireland push for them.