Israeli genocide continues: Dozens martyred, scores wounded

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
24 Jun 2024 11:32
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For the 262nd day in a row, the Israeli occupation continued its aggression against the Gaza Strip, which led to more martyrs and several injuries.

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A Palestinian woman takes a last look at a loved one killed by Israeli bombardment, before his burial in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on June 21, 2024. (AP)

The Israeli occupation persisted in its aggression against the Gaza Strip for the 262nd consecutive day, perpetrating additional massacres against families and civilians, resulting in more casualties and injuries.

Israeli warplanes carried out a fierce airstrike on al-Zaytoun neighborhood east of Gaza City on Sunday night - Monday morning. Additionally, Israeli aircraft fired bullets around al-Nabulsi Square and Sheikh Ajleen area west of Gaza City

Al Hamdu Lillah, 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 in his head, eye and thigh in #Israeli_bombing of the UNRWA Headquarters gate after getting food package, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 30 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗! pic.twitter.com/8G2kI6OlR5
— Motasem A Dalloul (@AbujomaaGaza) June 23, 2024

Concurrently, Israeli warplanes also indiscriminately fired towards civilians in various areas of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

In Rafah, Israeli forces demolished residential buildings in the Saudi neighborhood, west of the city.

Gaza Health director killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza's Health Ministry announced the martyrdom of Hani al-Jaafari, the director of ambulance and emergency services, and the injury of others in an Israeli warplanes' bombardment on the al-Bandar Clinic in the Daraj neighborhood, in Gaza City.

In a statement, the ministry said that al-Jaafari "represented, along with his fellow paramedics, a steadfast example of determination and sacrifice as they carried out their humanitarian duty to evacuate the wounded and martyrs around the clock, despite Israeli shelling and threats that disregard all international conventions and treaties."

A man standing amidst the rubble and debris after a recent bombardment on Al Shati' Refugee camp in West Gaza, expresses his resilience and his willingness to remain on his land. Mixed with deep frustration, he states, that no Arab country is standing with them, pic.twitter.com/Ov45YN3ZEH
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) June 24, 2024

The ministry, along with all healthcare providers, affirmed its determination to continue its medical humanitarian duty, despite the systematic targeting and direct killing that has affected 500 healthcare workers so far, along with the harsh and inhumane detention of over 310 others.

The Ministry of Health also reiterated its call to the international community, UN institutions, and human rights organizations to halt the brutal Israeli aggression on Gaza. It urged the protection of the healthcare system and its personnel, demanding accountability from the occupation for its crimes of genocide against the Palestinian people, including the deliberate killing of healthcare and humanitarian personnel.