"Israel’s genocide Day 416: UNRWA says the amount of food aid being allowed into Gaza meets less than 6% of the need" Mondoweiss.

Key Updates on Day 416 of the Crisis:

Gaza

1. Humanitarian Crisis:

Aid entering Gaza meets less than 6% of humanitarian needs, making food access nearly "impossible."

Heavy rainfall and floods have devastated displacement camps in Deir al-Balah and Mawasi, compounding hardships for displaced families.

2. Casualties and Attacks:

Over 44,235 killed and 104,638 injured in Gaza as of October 21, 2024, with women, children, and elderly comprising 59% of victims.

Recent airstrikes killed 59 Palestinians, including 22 civilians (10 children) in Sheikh Radwan, and injured 165.

3. Targeting of Infrastructure:

Residential buildings destroyed in Beit Lahia; hospitals and shelters targeted.

One-quarter of detained Palestinians from Gaza reportedly suffer from scabies due to poor detention conditions.

West Bank

1. Escalation of Violence:

Israeli forces have killed 796 Palestinians, including 146 children, since October 7, 2023.

Two youth (ages 13 and 20) killed during a raid on Yaabad, near Jenin.

2. Land Confiscation and Settler Violence:

Over 52,000 dunams (12,849 acres) of Palestinian land confiscated since October 7, 2023.

Israeli settlers destroyed olive groves and attacked Palestinian homes in several villages.

3. Mass Arrests:

423 Palestinian women detained since October 7, 2023; 29 individuals arrested in recent raids.

Lebanon

1. Ceasefire Talks:

Israeli officials report advanced stages of ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon.

Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposes the deal, calling it a "historical failure."

2. Continued Fighting:

Israel bombed southern Beirut districts and several Lebanese towns, destroying entire buildings.

Hezbollah launched a record 250 missiles targeting Haifa, Nahariya, Tel Aviv, and Asdod on Sunday. ( November 24, 2024)

3. Military Clashes:

Hezbollah claims destruction of 5 Israeli tanks and countered incursions near Bayadha.

Fighting continues in al-Khyam, with Hezbollah targeting Israeli army concentrations.

Key Context

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and rising violence in the West Bank underscore the urgency of international aid and intervention.

Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire with Lebanon remain controversial, as intensified military actions threaten regional stability.

Source:

https://mondoweiss.net/2024/11/israels-genocide-day-416-unrwa-says-the-amount-of-food-aid-being-allowed-into-gaza-meets-less-than-6-of-the-need/

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