Forcefully displaced Palestinians in Gaza began the new year under relentless Israeli airstrikes as winter rains flooded their makeshift shelters and worsened their suffering.
At least 15 Palestinians were killed on New Year’s Day in Israeli strikes targeting the northern Jabalia area and the central al-Bureij refugee camp. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has devastated the region, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced and dependent on limited humanitarian aid as Israeli forces continue to restrict its access to Gaza.
In a grim scene that reflects the reality of the new year, a Palestinian child was seen cycling past soaked tents in a flooded makeshift camp in Gaza City. Torrential rains have flooded shelters, leaving families with no dry places to sleep or cook as they struggle to survive.
Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces raided several cities, towns and villages, including Nablus, Ramallah and Jinin. Clashes ensued, with Palestinian fighters deploying improvised explosive devices and hurling projectiles at Israeli military vehicles.
The conflict shows no signs of abating, and Palestinians face a relentless struggle as they endure the harsh winter and continued violence.
