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295 days of Israeli Occupation aggression on Gaza
On the 295th day of the Israeli Occupation’s aggression on the Gaza Strip, hostilities intensified with significant military actions reported.
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for targeting three Merkava tanks, sniping a soldier, and causing casualties among Israeli infantry in Tel Al-Hawa, Gaza City.
Concurrently, Al-Quds Brigades announced the shelling of Ashkelon and the surrounding settlements.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority (IBA) confirmed the death of an Israeli soldier in Rafah.
Al-Qassam Brigades released footage showing ambushes against Israeli soldiers in the Yabna and Shabora camps in Rafah.
Additionally, the intensity of Israeli shelling on Khan Yunis and Rafah increased. The Nasser Medical Complex reported the reception of 26 martyrs.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health’s preliminary figures indicate a toll of 39,175 martyrs and 90,403 injuries since October 7.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) confirmed that two-thirds of its facilities have suffered direct hits, with aid convoys also targeted.
Furthermore, high-level meetings are set to take place in Rome on Sunday.
The CIA Director is scheduled to meet with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, along with the Egyptian intelligence chief and the head of Mossad, Axios reported.