News Center- Israeli forces targeted the Ash Shati' camp in the west of Gaza City, the Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, and al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the civil defense agency in Gaza, said in a written statement on Monday.

Eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Ash Shati’ camp and four in Israeli attacks on the Tuffah neighborhood and 12 Palestinians, including a baby and one woman, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on different areas of Khan Younis, the statement said.

At least 16,480 Palestinian children killed

At least 16,480 Palestinian children, including 115 babies, have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, Ismail al-Thawabteh, head of the Government Media Office in Gaza, said in a statement on Monday.

35 Palestinian children have died from malnutrition and dehydration due to Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, he added, stressing that at least 3,500 children in Gaza are facing the risk of death due to the lack of food and malnutrition under Israeli restrictions on the delivery of food into Gaza.

13,500 displaced Palestinians affected by the latest Israeli evacuation order

Some 13,500 displaced Palestinians across 18 sites have been affected by the latest Israeli evacuation order on Saturday, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said in a press briefing on Monday.

“That order encompasses the entire Al Maghazi Refugee Camp, and several other neighbourhoods located in Deir al Balah area of Gaza.  Initial mapping indicates that the areas newly placed under evacuation orders include five school buildings; 14 water, sanitation and health facilities; and 10 health sites, including 2 primary health care centres and 5 medical points.”

Since October 2023, 86 per cent of the Gaza Strip, about 314 square kilometers, has been placed under evacuation orders, Stéphane Dujarric added.