🔗 Share this article Israel Declares Short-Term Safe Passage for Northern Gaza Civilians On Wednesday, Israel's military announced the opening of a temporary corridor along Salah al-Din street to enable residents to leave Gaza City. This action coincides with Israel launched a intensive assault into the urban center, involving armored vehicles and unmanned armored cars loaded with explosives. Official Announcement Based on a announcement by spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the passage will operate for a limited period only. Military officials stated that the operation in the region could last an extended period to conclude. International Reaction This military action proceeded ignoring international condemnation and a recently published United Nations report that claimed Israeli forces of carrying out genocide in the Palestinian territory. Israel dismissed the report as inaccurate. "The Israeli government is resolved to continue the operation and refuses to meaningful ceasefire talks," remarked UN Secretary-General the top UN official. Political Context Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the goals of the operation were military victory and civilian safety, not mentioning any reference of freeing captives—a previously stated war aim. Relatives of hostages protested near Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, accusing him of neglecting their loved ones. Crisis Update Local health authorities in Gaza stated that 59 people were dead and 386 injured in the last day, raising the official death toll to nearly 65,000 after almost two years of hostilities. Many residents reported heavy airstrikes that vibrated the earth and forced multiple displacements. International Measures The European Commission is expected to present a plan to European countries to influence the Israeli government to change course in the conflict. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas cautioned that the offensive would worsen an already deeply critical crisis. Additional Developments Iran hanged a man found guilty of espionage for the intelligence agency. An Australian broadcaster stated it would not boycott next year’s song contest even if Israel are permitted to compete. Well-known authors such as Sally Rooney and award winner a writer urged French President Macron to restart a initiative to rescue Palestinian intellectuals and artists.