senior israeli officials estimate the cost of constructing a proposed “humanitarian city” in the Rafah area would range from $2.7 billion to $4 billion, according to Ynet. The officials also indicated that Israel would initially cover almost the entire expense if the plan moves forward.
This development occurs amidst ongoing Israeli strikes across Gaza,wich have resulted in at least 31 fatalities,as reported by local hospitals. Nasser hospital in Khan Younis received 12 bodies, including three individuals who were at an aid distribution point when strikes occurred in southern Gaza. Shifa hospital in Gaza City reported receiving 12 bodies, comprising three children and two women, following multiple strikes in the northern part of the territory, according to the hospital’s director, Dr. Mohammed Abu Selmia. Al-Awda hospital stated that seven people were killed and 11 were injured in strikes in central Gaza.
United Nations agencies involved in providing food and healthcare have reissued a warning, first made over the weekend, that a lack of sufficient fuel coudl compel them to cease operations entirely. In a joint statement, these agencies highlighted that hospitals are already experiencing power outages and that ambulances are unable to operate. They further warned that essential services such as transportation, water production, sanitation, and telecommunications would be shut down, and that bakeries and community kitchens would be unable to function without fuel.
