Live blog: Death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza rises to 44,382

Saturday, November 30, 2024

1130 GMT — At least 44,382 Palestinians have been killed and 105,142 wounded in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to Gaza's health ministry.

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1201 GMT — Multiple casualties in Israeli bombing of Khan Younis in Gaza

8 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli bombing of a vehicle in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, medical sources tell Anadolu.

1128 GMT — Another Palestinian Civil Defense member killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Another Palestinian Civil Defense member was killed in an Israeli air strike on homes in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.

In a statement, the Palestinian Civil Defense said that one of its officers, Muhammad Zahir Al-Shurbasi, was killed in an Israeli air strike.

With the latest fatality, the total number of Civil Defense members killed in Gaza since the start of the war has risen to 88, it said.

1126 GMT — Israeli military strikes kill 32 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

Medics have said at least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across the besieged enclave overnight.

The escalation comes as leaders of Hamas were expected to arrive in Cairo on Saturday for ceasefire talks with Egyptian officials, days after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, two officials of the group told Reuters.

1108 GMT — Lebanon says Israeli strike on south wounds 3 people including a child

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon wounded three people, including a child, amid a ceasefire after months of Israeli attacks.

"An Israeli enemy strike on a car in Majdal Zoun wounded three people including a seven-year-old child," the health ministry said in a statement.

0840 GMT — Israeli military says intercepts drone approaching 'from the east'

The Israeli military said that it had intercepted a drone approaching the country from the east.

"A short while ago, an Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was approaching Israeli territory from the east," it said in a statement.

0811 GMT — 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Gaza amid escalation

At least 15 Palestinians, including three World Central Kitchen employees, were killed and several others injured as Israeli forces intensified their strikes across various areas of Gaza.

Medical sources told Anadolu Agency that seven Palestinians, including three employees of World Central Kitchen, were killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a vehicle and a group of civilians in Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

In Gaza City, seven people were killed when an air strike targeted a home in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense.

Rescue teams are continuing their search for six missing individuals believed to be trapped under the rubble of the destroyed house, it added.

Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli army vehicles stationed in the Al-Saftawi area in northwest Gaza opened fire at residential homes, though no injuries were immediately reported.

In northern Gaza, one Palestinian was killed when an Israeli drone fired a bomb near Halima Al-Saadia School in Jabalia, medical sources said.

0030 GMT — 105 demonstrations held in 48 Moroccan cities in support of Gaza

A total of 105 demonstrations were held Friday in 48 Moroccan cities to denounce Israeli attacks and show solidarity with Gaza.

Thousands gathered in public squares in response to calls from civil society organizations, including the Moroccan Commission for Advocating the Nation's Causes.

The protests reflected widespread outrage and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.

Under the banner of "Stop the Genocide in Gaza," participants carried Palestinian flags and condemned Israeli aggression while voicing solidarity with the people of Gaza.

2248 GMT — Lebanon reports new ceasefire violations by Israel

The Israeli army violated the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon seven more times, including shelling towns in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese state news agency NNA.

The reported violations were concentrated in the Marjayoun district of Nabatieh Governorate and the Tyre district.

An Israeli tank fired a shell at a home in the Tel Nahas area near Burj Al-Moulouk, narrowly missing the homeowner who had just entered the residence, NNA noted.

The army also shelled the outskirts of Markaba, Talloussa, Odaisseh, Taybeh and Houla towns and sent four tanks into the western part of Khiyam.

In Khiyam, Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on people in a funeral procession.

2237 GMT — Hamas delegation to hold ceasefire talks in Cairo: official

Hamas representatives will go to Cairo on Saturday for talks on a possible ceasefire in Gaza, an official in the Palestinian resistance group told the AFP news agency.

"A Hamas delegation will go to Cairo tomorrow for several meetings with Egyptian officials to discuss ideas for a ceasefire and a prisoner accord in Gaza," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic.

2210 GMT — Israel air strikes Gaza City, kills 8 Palestinians

Israel has air-struck a home in Gaza City, killing at least eight Palestinians, medical sources told Anadolu Agency.

A warplane struck a home in the Sheikh Radwan, resulting in the deaths and wounding others, according to the source.

Witnesses told Anadolu that Civil Defense rescue teams are looking for missing victims under the rubble of one of the homes that were struck, using poor capabilities amid the ongoing Israeli war.

2153 GMT — Canada pledges $50M in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, occupied West Bank

Canada has announced a $50 million commitment to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in besieged Gaza and occupied West Bank.

"Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza," according to a statement by the Ministry of Global Affairs.

Stressing that the suffering of Palestinians demands "urgent attention and an immediate response," the statement said: "Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need."

"Today, the Honorable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada will provide $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address the acute needs of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help provide emergency medical assistance, food, water, protection services and other life-saving assistance," it added.

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