In the midst of the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, the aggression has now entered its 51st consecutive day. However, there is a glimmer of hope as the third day of a temporary humanitarian truce brings a brief respite from air strikes. Despite this, the occupation forces continue to violate the ceasefire by shooting in the eastern outskirts and conducting reconnaissance flights. Additionally, there is anticipation surrounding the release of the third batch of prisoners as part of a partial exchange deal.
The destruction left behind the occupying Israeli army after a 12-hour raid of the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/jL4h8vliXt
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) November 26, 2023
According to the Palestinian Information Center, the people of Gaza experienced a second night without the terrifying sounds of bombardment and military aircraft overhead. This comes after moments of anticipation and anxiety on Saturday evening, fearing that the truce might collapse due to the occupation’s violations. The delay in launching the second batch of bombs by the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, was a response to these violations.
While some displaced citizens from the southern Gaza Valley governorates have returned to their homes or stayed near their destroyed houses, hundreds of thousands of displaced people from Gaza and northern Gaza governorates remain in shelter centers.
A Palestinian journalist documents the destruction left behind Israeli occupation bombardments on Al-Shujaya neighborhood in Gaza Strip.pic.twitter.com/uZGOA0Xss5
— AlQastal News (@QastalNewsEn) November 25, 2023
Palestinian human rights organizations have shed light on the massive destruction caused by the Israeli war machine. With the temporary truce, the extent of the devastation in homes, civilian objects, and infrastructure has become more apparent. The catastrophic humanitarian consequences of the aggression and the long-standing siege imposed on Gaza continue to worsen.
A video shows the destruction left by Israeli occupation airstrikes that targeted Gaza city.pic.twitter.com/dvDCJIqB5f
— AlQastal News (@QastalNewsEn) November 25, 2023
The Palestinian Center for Human Rights, Al Mezan Center, and Al-Haq Foundation have issued a statement, revealing the initial findings of their crews who were able to visit targeted neighborhoods in the southern Gaza Valley. They have also seen photos and video clips showing the destruction in Gaza Governorate and its north. The level of systematic destruction is unprecedented, affecting not only residential areas but also historical and heritage monuments, as well as educational institutions.
Photo of al-Sheikh Zayed city after being destroyed by Israeli occupation warplanes during Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/ercyYIUzgI
— AlQastal News (@QastalNewsEn) November 25, 2023
Video clips captured by citizens and journalists in Gaza City and the towns of the North Governorate have documented extensive destruction. These operations appear to be aimed at wanton destruction rather than military necessity, disregarding the principles of necessity and proportionality.
Recovering the Bodies of Martyrs
On the second day of the temporary truce, medical teams recovered the bodies of many martyrs, some of which were decomposed, from various areas in the Gaza Strip. These bodies had been left uncovered for days due to the Israeli aggression.
In a separate development, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that they have received a list of detainees expected to be released on Sunday as part of a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas. The information has been passed on to the families of the detainees.
Yesterday, Qatar announced the successful mediation efforts in overcoming obstacles to the release of the second batch of prisoners. Contacts conducted by Qatar and Egypt with Hamas and ‘Israel’ have paved the way for the implementation of the prisoner exchange deal.
Source: Palestinian media (Translated and edited by Al-Manar English Website)
