Gaza Conflict Continues: Control of Buffer Zone and Disease Threat

Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza is predicted to continue throughout 2024, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating Israel's need to regain control of the Philadelphi Corridor buffer zone. Israeli troops have been targeting Hamas fighters, tunnels, and a base within a kindergarten, leading to an increase in the death toll. The United Nations and World Health Organization have reported that approximately 85% of Gaza's population is displaced, leading to a heightened risk of infectious diseases alongside hunger and other humanitarian crises.