Palestinian civilians

An Israeli attack targeted Palestinian civilians sheltering at a UNRWA school in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, injuring several, including a wheelchair user. Over the past 24 hours, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two people and wounded 12 others. At least 1,203 people have been killed and 3,900 injured since a ceasefire in October.

Australia has joined the UK and other Western allies in imposing sanctions against 'extremist settlers' responsible for 'horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians'. Penny Wong announced the joint action, aligning with international efforts to address the issue.

A U.N.-mandated inquiry found Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank are subjected to severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas. The report highlights 'mass atrocities' by Israeli forces and Hamas' 'fear-based rule,' while accusing Israel of enabling settler violence. Israel rejects the findings, calling the report misleading.

A UN-mandated inquiry reports that Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank face severe rights violations, including 'mass atrocities' by Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry previously concluded Israel committed 'genocide' in Gaza.

Israel’s expanding 'orange line' policy is increasing movement restrictions in Gaza, creating more dangerous no-go zones for civilians and heightening risks to their safety.