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Israeli Military Faces Accountability as Gaza Offensive Escalates

With 58 hostages still held in Gaza, Israel intensifies its campaign while acknowledging errors in a deadly March incident that killed 15 rescuers.

Les Palestiniens après qu’une frappe israélienne a touché un camp de tentes abritant des personnes déplacées, à Khan Younis, dans le sud de la bande de Gaza, le 19 avril dernier.
15 secouristes avaient été tués le 23 mars par des tirs de soldats israéliens près de Rafah.
Une personne se tient près de véhicules endommagés à la suite d’une frappe aérienne israélienne, à Beyrouth, le 1er avril dernier. (photo d’illustration)
Cinquante-huit otages sont toujours retenus à Gaza, dont 34 morts, selon l’armée israélienne.

Overview

  • The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) admitted professional faults in a March 23 incident near Rafah, where 15 Palestinian rescuers were killed, and announced the dismissal of the commanding officer involved.
  • Hamas released a video on April 19 of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot, captured during the October 7 attack, while stating that the fate of another hostage, Edan Alexander, remains unknown after an Israeli strike.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed confidence in securing the release of hostages without conceding to Hamas's demands, rejecting recent proposals for a ceasefire.
  • Renewed Israeli bombardments in Gaza since March 18 have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with 54 deaths reported on April 19 and 25 more on April 20, according to Palestinian Civil Defense.
  • The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with widespread displacement and infrastructure damage exacerbated by ongoing military operations and restricted access to aid.