Forcibly displaced Palestinians in Gaza began the new year under relentless Israeli airstrikes, with winter rains flooding their makeshift shelters and compounding 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 reliant on limited humanitarian aid as Israeli forces continue to restrict its entry into Gaza.
In a grim scene that reflects the reality of the new year, a Palestinian child was seen riding a bicycle past drenched tents in a flooded makeshift camp in Gaza City. Torrential rains have overwhelmed shelters, leaving families without dry spaces to sleep or cook as they struggle to survive.
Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces conducted raids in multiple cities, towns, and villages, including Nablus, Ramallah, and Jenin. Clashes erupted, with Palestinian fighters deploying improvised explosive devices and throwing projectiles at Israeli military vehicles.
The conflict shows no sign of abating, and Palestinians face an unrelenting struggle as they endure a harsh winter and ongoing violence.
