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Israel has been accused of committing another war crime after it hit a Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza on Thursday evening. The attack on Saint Porphyrius Church, whose premises are 1,600 years old killed at least eight people who were sheltering in the church.

Israeli air strikes hit over 100 targets in Gaza overnight including an attack on the southern Gazan city of Khan Younis which killed 21 people. Several people were also killed during an attack on an apartment in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Since the start of Israel's bombardment of the enclave on October 7, more than 3,859 people have been killed and over 13,500 injured. More than 12,500 people have also been injured.

According to the UN, at least 30% of all housing in the Gaza Strip has been destroyed or damaged, while around one million people have been internally displaced. People are also increasingly forced to drink water from unsafe sources increasing the possibility of an outbreak of infectious diseases.

In the West Bank, thirteen 13 people, including five children, were killed during raids on the Nur Shams refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm on Thursday. Two others were also killed in separate raids at Dheisheh refugee camp and the town of Budrus. 76 Palestinians have been killed since the start of Israel's bombardment of Gaza on October 7.

Despite the growing tally of Israeli crimes with the full backing of Washington, a YouGov poll indicates growing support amongst US public opinion for Israel's onslaught on Gaza. Nearly half (48%) of those polled said they are more sympathetic to Israel than Palestine, compared with 42% the week previously.

Meanwhile, massive demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine continue around the world, with tens of thousands coming out this week in Paris, Berlin, Jordan, Yemen, Tunisia, Turkey, Lebanon, London and beyond.

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