Israeli Airstrikes Creep Closer to Refugees as Protests Erupt Against Palestinian Genocide in the U.S.
Smoke rises from the skies over the main city in the biggest city in the southern Gaza Strip, called Khan Younis. And many who have already fled their homes are worried the fighting might soon find them anyways. Veuer’s Tony Spitz has the details.
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00:00 This smoke is rising from the skies over the biggest city in the southern Gaza Strip, called
00:04 Khan Yunis, and this is a camp for Palestinian refugees who are attempting to escape the
00:10 fighting.
00:11 All as the conflict draws nearer and nearer.
00:13 The camp houses hundreds of civilians living in tents, all centered around a United Nations
00:17 run aid area.
00:19 Reuters reports that in the last 24 hours alone, Israeli fighter jets have struck some
00:23 450 targets in Gaza, all of which Israel claims have been controlled by Hamas forces.
00:28 Meanwhile on the ground, they have reportedly captured a Hamas compound, with both of the
00:33 operations claiming the lives of dozens of people.
00:36 That's according to Palestinian authorities.
00:38 Gazan health officials say the Palestinian death toll has risen to some 9,770 over the
00:43 weekend.
00:44 It's a number which continues to grow by the hour, both as Israel continues its bombings
00:48 and as the humanitarian situation worsens, as water scarcity continues to be an issue
00:53 for refugees.
00:54 Protests against the arming of Israel have begun to garner support all over the world,
00:59 including in the US.
01:00 This video was captured over the weekend in Washington DC, with thousands showing up to
01:04 support a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, all in the hopes President Biden will listen.
01:10 "Free Palestine!"
01:11 "Free Palestine!"
01:12 "Free Palestine!"
01:12 - [Crowd] We are the team, three fouls, let's go!