Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s Day, mostly women and children, officials said, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year.
One strike hit a home in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, the most isolated and heavily destroyed part of the territory, where Israel has waged a major operation since early October. Gaza’s health ministry said seven people had been killed, including a woman and four children, and at least a dozen had been wounded.
for reference for the “major operation” in Jabaliya:
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Jabalia is a refugee Camp caused by " 1948 Palestinian expulsion " where palestainian “escaping war” were not allowed to get back to “their home” which since has been stolen.
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It is the largest refugee Camp “…with more than 100,000 inhabitants.”
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“The camp only covers an area of 1.4 km2 making it one of the most densely populated areas in the Gaza Strip.”
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“The siege is reportedly part of Israel’s “generals’ plan” to force Palestinians out of northern Gaza by designating it a combat zone and issuing evacuation orders to civilians under threat of death”
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"UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated many people in northern Gaza was “trapped” in their homes and that “few families have crossed Wadi Gaza heading South”.[17] Doctors Without Borders stated at least five of their staff members were trapped in Jabalia, stating, “Nobody is allowed to get in or out; anyone who tries is getting shot”.
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Along with no one can leave or enter, there is no food, no aid, no hospitals.
More can be found in Wikipedia…
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