Hamas Launches Midnight Rocket Attack on Israel

On New Year's Day, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 17 fatalities, with significant attacks reported in northern Jabalia and the Bureij refugee camp. Concurrently, two projectiles were launched from Gaza towards Israel; one was intercepted by the Iron Dome while the other landed harmlessly. The ongoing conflict, intensified by a severe Israeli military response to a Hamas attack on October 7, has decimated the Gaza population, with a reported 45,500 casualties according to local health authorities. In addition to the violence, winter rains have exacerbated the plight of displaced Palestinians, complicating their living conditions in makeshift shelters. As hostilities continue, both sides prepare for further escalations, with Israel targeting Hamas leadership in its military operations. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with limited aid access due to ongoing hostilities.