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The attack shattered the sense of security for hundreds of Palestinians who had sought refuge in what they believed to be a safer location. Many were killed or maimed in the area they were told to evacuate to, leaving a community already displaced by conflict in deep shock and mourning.
According to the UN, from May 6 to May 25, only 143 humanitarian trucks managed to cross into Gaza through the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing. This number starkly contrasts with the average of 146 trucks per day that entered Gaza in April, highlighting the severe reduction in aid flow.
His comments came as the UN upwardly revised the toll of Palestinian casualties, now estimating that at least 35,857 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes and shelling since the war began last fall. An additional 80,293 Palestinians have been wounded, according to the grim statistics.
“We demand its implementation. Also the ceasefire, the release of the hostages, and humanitarian access. The suffering of Gazans and the violence must end,” Albares stated, urging immediate action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
Some of the most dangerous deployments include Mali, South Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen where aid convoys and UN operations have repeatedly come under direct fire. Just last month, three UN personnel were killed in a Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin during an Israeli military raid.
Speaking to reporters, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov claimed Ukrainian operatives had "a direct connection" to the bombing last month at the Crocus City shopping mall in Moscow that left 17 dead.
The heightened military activity has been condemned by international figures, including UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, who described the situation in the West Bank as a “second war.” Lazzarini highlighted the severe impact on Palestinian communities, citing increased “separation, isolation, and movement restrictions.”
Katz stated that the measure was a direct response to Spain's recognition of Palestinian statehood earlier this week. He emphasized that this decision would "sever the connection" between Spain's diplomatic representation in Israel and the Palestinian population
The highly anticipated decision comes after tense hearings last week, during which South Africa urged the ICJ to order an immediate cessation of Israel's offensive in Gaza, with a particular focus on the city of Rafah, where more than one million displaced Palestinians have sought refuge from the intense bombardment.
The latest incident adds to a growing toll of violence in the West Bank since October 7. During this period, Israeli forces and settlers have killed at least 512 Palestinians and injured nearly 5,000, underscoring the escalating tensions and frequent clashes in the region.
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