The Daily The New State of the War in Gaza
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Dec 21, 2023 
Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, and Hiba Yazbek, a reporter covering the ground realities in Gaza, delve into the recent military controversy over hostages inadvertently killed by Israeli forces. They discuss Israel's shifting military strategies amid rising calls for restraint and the intense humanitarian crisis that civilians face. Emotional stories highlight the dire living conditions in overcrowded shelters, while grim predictions warn of increasing fatalities from disease and hunger among the displaced.
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Accidental Killing of Hostages
- The accidental killing of three Israeli hostages by Israeli forces shocked the nation.
- It raised concerns about Israel's military conduct, especially towards Palestinian civilians.
IDF Casualties and Friendly Fire
- Urban warfare is taking a toll on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), with over 120 soldiers killed since the ground invasion began.
- Approximately 20% of these deaths were caused by friendly fire, suggesting potential issues within the military's operations.
Samah Al-Farra's Story
- Samah Al-Farra, a mother of 10, fled to a UN shelter in Rafah with her family and faced dire conditions.
- Her family suffered from hunger, thirst, illness, and unsanitary conditions, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.