Summary
In the three months since the ICJ binding ruling on 26 January, Israel has continued its genocide on Gaza with intense bombardment and attacks from air, land, and sea, resulting in the killing of 8,273 Palestinians, and the injury of 12,881 others, while also causing ongoing displacement and extensive destruction. Israeli officials have continued to show their intent to commit genocide, including with plans to conduct a ground invasion into Rafah. In recent weeks, such a threat has been even more concerning for half of Gaza’s population in Rafah. Furthermore, the delivery of aid has declined since the Court ruling in January. Concurrently, Israel has pushed the health sector out of service, turning hospitals into war zones and mass grave sites. Six months on the genocide and siege on Gaza, have left half of Gaza’s population at risk of FAMINE, while Palestinians in the north of Gaza are already facing famine. ….more
