Israeli aggression targets Rafah, Khan Younis in most violent night
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Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports that last night was one of the most violent nights as the occupation launched intense raids and a series of fire rings, particularly on Khan Younis and Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
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Palestinians look at destruction by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in Deir al-Balah, Wednesday, November 22, 2023. (AP)
On Thursday, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza reported that Israeli occupation boats carried out aggressive bombings on Rafah Beach and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
The correspondent stated, "We witnessed one of the most violent nights in Gaza, which included intense bombing in Rafah, Khan Younis, and the northern areas of the Strip."
He further noted that Israeli occupation aircraft conducted a wide series of raids on areas east of Khan Younis, specifically in Khuza’a and al-Zinni, as well as north of al-Qarara, Abasan, and Bani Suhaila, including the Ma’an region, resulting in numerous casualties.
The Israeli bombings also targeted other central areas of the Gaza Strip, with the explosions being described as very powerful, as reported by our correspondent.
The Israeli airstrikes were concentrated in northern Gaza City, specifically targeting neighborhoods such as al-Shuja'iya, al-Zaytoun, Sheikh Radwan, and al-Rimal.
Jabalia camp sees intense bombing
Al Mayadeen's correspondent highlighted a significant and intense bombing operation in the Jabalia camp during the previous night. Furthermore, it was noted that all communication networks remained disrupted for the second consecutive day in the Gaza Strip.
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🚨Sirens sound in "Nir Oz" in the "Gaza envelope".
During the early morning hours, our correspondent conveyed that the Israeli occupation attacked the Bureij camp situated in the central part of the Gaza Strip. This incident occurred concurrently with renewed Israeli airstrikes on Jabalia.
According to local sources, the occupation forces, surrounding the town and camp of Jabalia, forcefully entered citizens' homes, compelling evacuations under threat, and subsequently ignited several residences.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society verified that the occupation forces continue to besiege the Jabalia Ambulance Center, posing a threat to the safety of 127 individuals, including medical personnel, and 22 wounded individuals.
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The government media office in Gaza announced on Wednesday that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip had risen to 20,000 martyrs, including 8,000 children, 6,200 women, 310 medical personnel, and 97 journalists.
The occupation has committed 1,700 massacres. More than 1.8 million people in Gaza have become displaced and live outside their homes, and nearly 2.4 million people are suffering under difficult and unprecedented humanitarian conditions of misery, and they suffer greatly in the provision of food, medicine, and potable water.
