The Israeli military conducted attacks in northern and southern Gaza on Tuesday, defying a UN Security Council call for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations in the Al Amal area in Khan Yunis and precise activities at Shifa Hospital, although CNN could not independently verify these claims. Israel's Air Force targeted 60 sites across the Gaza Strip in the past day.
Despite the UN Security Council's resolution on Monday demanding an immediate ceasefire during the remaining weeks of Ramadan, the release of hostages, and increased aid flow into Gaza, Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel would not halt its actions. Katz emphasized Israel's determination to eliminate Hamas and continue fighting until all hostages are returned.
Concerns have been raised about human rights violations due to Israel's military campaign in Gaza following the October 7 attacks by Hamas. The destruction of neighborhoods, loss of families, and the exposure of over 2.2 million people to famine risks have been reported. Oxfam and Human Rights Watch previously warned about Israel's alleged 'indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks,' imposition of collective punishment on civilians, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza.
