ISRAEL – As Israel’s Gaza war continues, these are The State Signal’s latest updates: At least 35 Palestinians were on Monday killed and others wounded from Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip as per medical sources.
In southwestern Gaza City, two Palestinians were killed when a drone was fired on a civilian gathering in Tel al-Hawa.
Another strike hit an inhabited home in al-Sabra neighborhood, killing and injuring several people.
West of the city, intense “fire belt” bombardments targeted areas north of Al-Quds Open University.
In central Gaza, two Palestinians were killed and others injured when Israeli fire struck a tent sheltering displaced families in al-Sawarkeh area near al-Nuseirat camp.
In the city’s east, a Palestinian was killed by Israeli army fire.
Six Palestinians were also killed in Israeli attacks on various neighborhoods of the city, with further details awaited.
Another person was killed when a civilian vehicle was hit in al-Farouq neighborhood, near the town of al-Zawaida.
Gaza War Death Toll
Gaza’s Health Ministry said Monday that 61 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll since October 2023 to 65,344 people.
A ministry statement said that 220 other people were also injured in the past day, bringing the total injuries to 166,795.
“Many victims remain under the rubble and on the roads as rescue teams are unable to reach them,” the ministry added.
At least 12,785 people have been killed and 54,754 injured since March 18, when Israel resumed its attacks on the territory after a brief ceasefire and prisoner swap, the ministry said.
It added that 23 Palestinians were injured by Israeli army fire while seeking humanitarian aid over the past 24 hours.
According to the ministry, 2,523 Palestinians have been killed and more than 18,496 others wounded while trying to get humanitarian assistance since May 27.
Israeli Forces Issue Evacuation Orders
Leaflets were dropped over al-Wehda Street and near the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, demanding immediate evacuation southward.
Overnight, Israeli drones carried out demolition blasts in northwestern neighborhoods, while quadcopter drones hovered low and fired at homes in Tel al-Hawa and other districts.
Israel approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to gradually reoccupy Gaza in August, beginning with Gaza City, home to about 1 million people.
Israeli Government Divided on Response to Palestinian Statehood Recognition
Divisions have grown inside Israel’s governing coalition over how to respond to a wave of international recognition of a Palestinian state, according to Israeli media.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an urgent meeting earlier in the day, without including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir or Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, to discuss Israel’s reaction to the decisions by Western countries, Channel 12 reported Sunday.
According to unnamed political sources cited by the outlet, allies of Ben-Gvir viewed the move as an effort to soften demands for extending Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank. They and other far-right figures are pressing for tougher measures, including accelerating annexation plans and dismantling the Palestinian Authority.
Netanyahu, however, is said to favor a more cautious approach, aiming to preserve coalition stability and avoid further diplomatic fallout.
During the meeting, he reportedly stressed the importance of coordinating closely with US President Donald Trump’s administration in shaping Israel’s response.
Western Recognition of Palestine
On Sunday, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal announced the recognition of Palestine, bringing the total number of UN member states that have taken this step to 153 out of 193.
Eleven other countries – including Malta, Luxembourg, France, Belgium, and Armenia – declared plans to extend the recognition during the UN General Assembly’s 80th session this month in New York, where world leaders will convene Monday for the high-level debate.
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