Palestinians in Gaza said that Israeli forces advancing into the enclave on the ground had hit them with heavy air and artillery fire early on Monday.
Fuel, food, and clean water are in extremely short supply for Palestinian civilians as the conflict enters its fourth week, prompting an increase in international calls for the protection of civilians.
Over the past few days, as Israeli ground operations in the Gaza Strip have expanded, the Israeli military has claimed to have struck over 600 militant targets.
According to official military statements, “IDF troops killed dozens of terrorists who barricaded themselves in buildings and tunnels and attempted to attack the troops.”
Palestinian media reported Israeli airstrikes near the Al-Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals in Gaza, as well as clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces in a border region east of the southern city of Khan Younis.
While disruptions to phone and internet service appeared to diminish on Sunday, Paltel, a telecommunications provider, reported that Israeli air strikes had again disrupted service in northern Gaza.
Due to imminent attacks, the Palestinian Red Crescent reported on Sunday that it had received orders from Israeli authorities to evacuate the Al-Quds hospital, where 14,000 people were taking refuge.
Israel claims Hamas is using Gaza hospitals for military purposes, which the group strongly denies.
Russian authorities reported that hundreds of anti-Israel protesters stormed Dagestan’s predominantly Muslim airport on Sunday after an Israeli plane landed.
In cities around the world, massive demonstrations of support for the Palestinians have taken place. On Sunday, tens of thousands of individuals gathered in Beirut in support of the people of Gaza.
