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  • May 13, 2024
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FIGHTING ESCALATES IN GAZA; DEATH TOLL EXCEEDS 35,000 AMID CONFLICT

Why in the news?

Fighting continues in Gaza Strip, death toll rises; UN chief calls for ceasefire; Biden seeks Hamas release for truce.

About the Conflict Intensifies:

  • Israeli airstrikes target northern, central, and southern parts of Gaza.
  • Renewed clashes between Israeli troops and militants reported across various areas of the Hamas-run territory.
  • The Health Ministry in Gaza reports the death toll from the conflict surpasses 35,000 people, mostly civilians including women and children.
source:guardian
About Gaza Strip:

  • Location: Eastern Mediterranean basin, borders Egypt to the southwest and Israel to the north and east, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
  • Population: Over 2 million residents inhabit a small area, making it one of the world’s most densely populated regions.
  • Described as an “open air prison” due to challenging living conditions, a term used by academics, activists, and journalists.

Associated Article: https://universalinstitutions.com/gaza-strip-complex-challenges-persist/