The Palestinian health ministry reported a grim escalation in violence today, revealing that another person lost their life in the West Bank, bringing the total to six fatalities. The town of Jenin witnessed a tragic incident as the IDF targeted a mosque, resulting in the deaths of two individuals amid intense clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces.
The victims of the mosque strike remain unidentified, adding to the complexity of the situation. Meanwhile, Israeli forces reportedly shot and killed a 19-year-old in Tubas and a 26-year-old in Nablus. The circumstances surrounding the fifth and sixth deaths overnight are currently unclear. Since October 7, 91 people have lost their lives in the West Bank due to actions by Israeli forces.
On a separate front, a second convoy comprising 17 aid trucks has entered the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing en route to Gaza, as reported by Egyptian media. This follows the entry of 20 trucks of aid yesterday, marking the first relief allowed into Gaza after a two-week complete siege imposed by Israel.
UN humanitarian aid chief Martin Griffiths expressed pessimism about aid reaching Gaza promptly, despite yesterday’s progress. He emphasised the inadequacy of the current aid level for Gaza’s two million people. Griffiths disclosed ongoing negotiations with Israel, Egypt, and the US, highlighting the inspection regime for aid trucks as a critical point of contention. The situation remains tense as international efforts strive to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
