“Israeli” assault on Gaza enters 348th day

Palestine

Published: 2024-09-18 09:32

Last Updated: 2024-09-18 13:11


A Palestinian boy mourns relatives killed in “Israeli” strikes on the Bureij refugee camp. (September 17, 2024) (Photo: AFP)
A Palestinian boy mourns relatives killed in “Israeli” strikes on the Bureij refugee camp. (September 17, 2024) (Photo: AFP)

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continue their brutal, unchecked aggression against the Gaza Strip for the 348th consecutive day.

On Wednesday, “Israeli” military vehicles opened fire near Kuwait Square, southeast of Gaza City, just hours after shelling targeted the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood.

In the West Bank, “Israeli” forces stormed Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, and the town of Husan, west of Bethlehem, early Wednesday, carrying out a widespread arrest campaign.

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo on Wednesday morning, aiming to discuss efforts for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

This marks Blinken's tenth visit to the region since the start of the offensive.

Hebrew media reported that four “Israeli” soldiers were killed in an ambush by Al-Qassam Brigades in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the latest figures released by the “Israeli” military, the death toll among its ranks has risen to 713 officers and soldiers since October 7, with 346 killed since the ground invasion began on October 27.

The IOF also reported that 4,448 soldiers have been injured since the start of the assault on Gaza, including 2,655 with minor injuries, 1,124 with moderate injuries, and 669 in critical condition.