Day 73 OVERVIEW The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 19 December 2023, including casualties, particularly among women and children. Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

Key points On 19 December, heavy Israeli bombardments from air, land, and sea, continued across Gaza, with the most intense shelling reported in Beit Hanoun, Jabaliya, and Beit Lahiya, all in the north. Intense ground operations and fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups continued on 19 December, especially in the Middle Area and Khan Younis, in southern Gaza. The firing of rockets by Palestinian armed groups into Israel continued. 

Key points Following the longest shutdown of telecommunications and internet services in Gaza, which started on 14 December, services to the southern parts of Gaza Strip have been partially restored. This marked the fifth blackout since 7 October.

Day 72 OVERVIEW The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 18 December 2023, including casualties, particularly among women and children. Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

? The next Flash Update will be issued following a one-day hiatus, covering 17-18 December.

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Day 70 OVERVIEW The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 15 December 2023, including casualties, particularly among women and children. Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

Day 69 OVERVIEW The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 14 December 2023, including casualties, particularly among women and children. Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.