Arabic version: الغارات الأخيرة تودي بحياة خمسة فلسطينيين في غزة

Israel has killed another five Palestinians as its genocidal war on Gaza continues unabated. The fatalities occurred in Gaza City and Khan Younis overnight from Friday to Saturday, as the conflict in the region escalates following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran two weeks ago.

According to Al Jazeera, the relentless attacks have continued despite an October 10 ceasefire, which has been violated hundreds of times. Since Thursday morning, seven people have been killed, bringing the total to 658 killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began.

In addition to civilian casualties, Israeli forces targeted a police post in Khan Younis, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to others. The ongoing violence compounds the difficulties faced by the population, as sandstorms have swept through the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the already dire conditions for tens of thousands of displaced individuals.

The closure of the Rafah border crossing has further complicated the situation, leaving many Palestinians in urgent need of medical treatment stranded. Among them is 12-year-old Hamdi, who is undergoing physical therapy after being severely injured during Israel’s bombardment. His family has faced delays in securing medical evacuation due to the crossing’s closure, despite having received initial approval for treatment abroad.