Israeli strikes killed more than 70 people in Gaza and 40 in Syria in one day despite UNSC ceasefire plea

Middle East, News March 30, 2024 , by IRIA No Comments

Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that at least 71 Palestinians have lost their lives and 112 others have been wounded during the most recent attacks by Israel within the last 24 hours. Separately, Israeli air strikes on Syria’s northern province of Aleppo have killed more than 40 people.

Ignoring the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has increased its brutal attacks in the besieged and famine-struck city of 2.5 million people. The death toll from Israeli attack in Gaza has now reached 32,623, as reported by the enclave’s Health Ministry.

The Israeli assaults have also resulted in injuries to at least 75,092 individuals. A minimum of 15 casualties occurred due to an Israeli airstrike targeting a sports center in Gaza City on March 29, 2024. Additionally, injuries were reported following the bombing of the Saad bin Abi Waqqas Mosque in the Jabalia refugee camp.

Instead of opting for a ceasefire, Israel has expanded its attacks towards Syria and Lebanon. According to news agencies and a war monitor, Israeli airstrikes in Syria’s northern province of Aleppo have resulted in the deaths of over 40 individuals, primarily soldiers. Earlier this week, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon also claimed 16 lives.

Israel military sources claim that the airstrikes in Syria and Lebonan were carried out against both the Lebanese Hezbollah militia and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Israel blamed the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and other factions for facilitating the Palestinian faction Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7. The military sources said that in the days Israeli pilots have resumed regular practice for “deep” raids into Lebanon and Syria.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza — *^{Palestinians gather over the remains of a destroyed house following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, on Oct. 21, 2023. (Image Credit: Abed Khaled/AP)}*

Israel ignores ceasefire calls

On Monday the UN Security Council adopted its inaugural resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and the liberation of hostages held by Hamas. The United States, which had previously vetoed similar resolutions, chose to abstain resulting in a 14-0 lead to pass the resolution. Consequently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned visit by his officials to the U.S. to address the situation in Rafah.

Tensions have been rising between the United States and Israel over global concerns over the escalating humanitarian situation in Gaza and disagreements on political strategies to attain a cease-fire.

Experts in international law have cautioned that Israel may be subject to sanctions if it disregards a resolution from the UN Security Council.

Gaza has endured almost six months of war and a siege that has cut off most food, water, fuel, and other supplies, and the UN has warned that its 2.4 million people are on the brink of a “man-made famine”.