Crisis in Gaza: Humanitarian Breakdown Amid Conflict

Israeli tanks, for the first time, moved into the southern and eastern districts of Deir al-Balah in Gaza on Monday, an area believed to hold hostages by Israeli intelligence. The city, crowded with displaced Palestinians, witnessed more displacement as Israeli forces aimed to dismantle Hamas infrastructure.

The humanitarian situation is dire, with reports of more than 130 Palestinian deaths and over a thousand injuries in just 24 hours. Despite being informed of U.N. premises' locations, Israeli strikes impacted U.N. guesthouses in Deir al-Balah. Meanwhile, in Khan Younis, airstrikes resulted in at least five civilian casualties.

The situation is further strained as Israel's military actions threaten ceasefire negotiations mediated by global players. The international community calls for a humanitarian halt, emphasizing the necessity of unrestricted aid entry. The siege has devastated Gaza, causing shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, and prompting fears of mass deaths from starvation.

(With inputs from agencies.)