Blackouts and siege hinder rescue efforts in northern Gaza as conflict escalates

In northern Gaza, blackouts and an Israeli siege are hindering rescue efforts and reporting on the ongoing conflict. After a recent airstrike in Jabalia, an estimated 150 people were killed or injured, but communication issues made it difficult to confirm details. The situation has worsened as ground fighting and damaged infrastructure limit movement for medics and journalists. Civil defense services have halted operations after attacks, leaving civilians to provide aid with limited resources. Israel's military actions have reportedly killed at least 800 people in northern Gaza, with severe shortages of food and water. The Israeli military denies targeting journalists, despite reports of attacks on media personnel and facilities, raising concerns about press freedom in the region.