What’s Happening in Gaza? Israel and Airstrikes Explained
Hey everyone! 👋 Have you been hearing about the news from Gaza and wondering what’s going on? Let’s break it down together in simple terms.
Over the past few days, Israel’s military has carried out over 200 airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, a small area along the Mediterranean Sea where many people live. These airstrikes are attacks from airplanes targeting specific locations.
Israel says that these strikes are aimed at places where militant groups are operating. Militant groups are organizations that use weapons and violence to fight for their goals. Two of these groups are called Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
One of the people who was killed in the strikes is a man named Ahmad Mansour. Israel says he was involved in attacks against them earlier this month and helped launch rockets during the ongoing conflict.
In areas like Rafah, Israeli troops have been searching for and destroying weapons and tunnels that militants might use. They also reported finding places where rockets and other weapons were stored.
On the other side, people living in Gaza have been affected by these strikes. According to reports from local news agencies, at least eight people were killed on Monday, and many others were injured.
There’s also been a serious disagreement about an incident back in March. Rescue workers in Gaza say that Israeli forces killed 15 of their colleagues while they were trying to help people in need. Israel conducted an investigation and said they didn’t find evidence of wrongdoing, but they did admit to some mistakes and removed a commander from his position. The rescue workers and other groups are not satisfied with this explanation.
Conflicts like this are very complicated and can be hard to understand. It’s important to remember that behind the news headlines are real people affected by these events.
If you’re curious to learn more, keep asking questions and stay informed! 📚✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
