Israel’s war on Gaza: Israeli air raids on al-Mawasi kill over 50
- More than 50 people have been killed and dozens wounded by Israeli air strikes on the al-Mawasi refugee camp, west of Khan Younis, according to medical sources.
- Gaza’s Civil Defence has told Al Jazeera the targeted area was designated by the Israeli forces as a so-called “safe” zone.
- Israeli forces are accused of deliberately targeting displaced Palestinians in Gaza City where dozens of bodies have been recovered after attacks in the city’s Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood.
- At least 38,345 people have been killed and 88,295 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza
PRCS says it attended to 102 people wounded in al-Mawasi attack
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) says its ambulance crews have attended to 102 injured patients and recovered 23 bodies following Israeli forces’ targeting of tents sheltering internally displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi.
Seventy of the injuries and 21 bodies were transferred to the PRCS’ Al-Quds Field Hospital, and 22 injuries were transferred to al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis, it said on X.
At least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza City: Health officials
At least 15 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on a small prayer hall in Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City, medical sources have told our colleagues on the ground.
City, according to Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defence, who spoke to Al Jazeera by phone.
We’ll bring you more information as it comes.
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Israeli forces destroyed water sources in Shujayea, Sabra: Municipality of Gaza
The Municipality of Gaza says Israeli forces have destroyed water sources and networks in Gaza City’s Shujayea and Sabra neighbourhoods.
Israeli bombing completely destroyed two wells in Shujayea and Sabra and severely damaged another two wells in Shujayea, it said on X.
“This destruction increases the water crisis and the state of thirst that the city is experiencing, especially during the last two weeks,” the municipality said.
Since the start of the war in October, Israeli forces have completely destroyed 42 wells, partially destroyed 16 wells and destroyed about 70,000 linear metres of water networks, it added.
Al-Mawasi, Gaza’s ‘safe zone’ of horror
Al-Mawasi used to be a rare beauty spot on the otherwise overcrowded coast of the Gaza Strip. Stretching for about 12km (7.5 miles) between Khan Younis and Rafah, it was one of the most magnificent beach areas, with rolling golden sand dunes. Its beautiful landscape, breathtaking sunsets and a calming sea breeze made it a popular spot for families.
But al-Mawasi, the serene beach spot, is no more. Israel’s genocide has transformed it from an area of recreation to an area of endless horror.
Constant attacks on al-Mawasi and other “safe zones” make clear that Israel’s intention is not to destroy Hamas, but to eliminate Palestinian existence.
- In February, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) attacked al-Mawasi, including a safe house for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) staff and family members, killing two and injuring six, including women and children.
- In late May, the IOF bombed the area again, killing at least 21 Palestinians, including 12 women. The attack came just days after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to stop its genocidal offensive on Rafah.
- On June 21, the IOF attacked al-Mawasi again, killing at least 25 Palestinians and wounding 50.
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Palestinians look for salvageable items from the remains of tents burned down by an Israeli raid in the al-Mawasi area, northwest of the city of Rafah on June 29, 2024 [Eyad Baba/ AFP] - 30m ago(11:35 GMT)
False allegations merely a way to cover up scale of ‘horrific massacre’: Hamas
And here’s the statement by Hamas in full:
“The Al-Mawasi massacre in Khan Yunis is a continuation of the Nazi genocide against our people. The American administration is an immediate direct partner in this crime.
“We condemn in the strongest terms this horrible al-Mawasi massacre in Khan Yunis, which is a dangerous escalation in the series of crimes and massacres being committed in the Gaza Strip by neo-Nazis. These massacre are unprecedented in the history of wars.
“This heinous massacre committed by the Zionist occupation army against al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis city, which has been classified by the occupation army as safe areas and to which the Palestinian citizens were asked by the Israelis to move. The occupation warplanes, artillery and drones have intensively and successively targeted the displaced people tents with various types of weapons, killing hundreds. The martyrs and wounded are innocent and defenceless civilians.
“Israel’s allegations about targeting leaders are false and it is not the first time Israel has claimed to target Palestinian leaders, where their lies were proven false later. These false allegations are merely a way to cover up the big scale of the horrific massacre.
“The al-Mawasi massacre in Khan Yunis has been committed against an area that is crowded with more than eighty thousand displaced people. This is an obvious and clear confirmation from the Zionist government that it will continuing its war of extermination against our Palestinian people, through repeatedly and systematically targeting the defenceless displaced civilians in tents, shelters and residential neighbourhoods. This is a commitment of their ongoing heinous crimes against the civilians, without putting into consideration and paying attention to any of the laws of war that enforce the protection of civilians.
“The continuous disregard of the international laws and treaties, and these widespread violations against the defenseless civilians, wouldn’t have ever continued without the support provided by the American administration to the Zionist extremist government and its terrorist army, via covering up their crimes, and providing them with all means of political and military support, and paralyzing the hand of international justice from carrying out its role towards these crimes, which makes the US administration a full partner with Israel.”
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Hamas says Israeli claim it targeted leaders in al-Mawasi strikes was ‘false’
Hamas has issued a statement saying Israel’s claim that it targeted Hamas leaders in the air attacks on al-Mawasi that killed at least 71 people and wounded hundreds was “false”.
“It’s not the first time Israel claims to target Palestinian leaders, only to be proven false later,” Hamas said.
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Most victims ‘are kids’: Gaza civil defence member recounts attacks
Mohammed al-Mughair, a member of the Gaza rescue organisation, has told Al Jazeera the Israeli army attacked crews who were on their way to aid victims of the al-Mawasi attacks, which have killed at least 71 people and injured hundreds of others.
“While moving to the scene of the incident, [we] were targeted; two vehicles were targeted directly and this has led to the death of two of our colleagues. Six others were wounded, three of them were critically wounded,” he said in translated comments.
Describing the grisly scene of the attacks, which took place in an army-designated “safe zone”, he said that the civil defence has so far recovered 360 dead and wounded people. “Most of them are kids,” he added.
When asked if the killings of his colleagues would give him pause or cause him to be fearful as he continues his work, al-Mughair replied: “I am not scared, we don’t have any hesitation. We have been targeted more than once. We will continue our work, we will tell the Palestinian people that we are doing our best, and we tell our families when we go out for work that we might never come back again.”
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