In northern Gaza, 79 Palestinians were killed when they tried to get to the aid distribution, according to the health department. An additional 150 have been injured, some of whom are critically injured, according to local hospitals. In the Shakoush area, six Palestinians were also killed near an aid distribution site.
It is not clear whether they were killed by the Israeli army, armed gangs, or both. But witnesses say the Israeli military opened fire on the crowd.
The Israeli military has not commented on the reports.
”Great force”
On Sunday, the Israeli military issued an evacuation order for parts of central Gaza.
The military "continues to act with great force to destroy the enemy's capacity and terrorist infrastructure in the area," writes spokesperson Avichay Adraee on X.
This is the first time the military is planning ground operations in Dayr al-Balah, according to The Times of Israel.
Residents are urged to head south towards the al-Mawasi area.
Israel: Hamas man killed
The Israeli military reports on X that a senior Hamas official has been killed. According to the post, it was Bashar Thabet, who is described as responsible for research and development in the group's arms production.
Meanwhile, talks about a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-listed Hamas in Qatar continue, but according to the mediators, no breakthrough has been achieved.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that Israel will be able to pressure Hamas to negotiate by the military increasing its military efforts in Gaza.
The war began with the terrorist-listed Hamas coordinated terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.
