Israeli Settler Company Specializing in West Bank Outposts Now at Work in Northern Gaza

The Israeli Libi Construction Company, based in the illegal outpost of Shiloh, is expanding its operations to northern Gaza, where it is hiring civilian bulldozer operators for demolition work in Beit Lahia. The company, known for building illegal settlements in the West Bank, has a controversial reputation linked to extremist settler groups and violent actions against Palestinians. This move coincides with Israel’s military operations in Gaza, which include large-scale demolitions and efforts to displace Palestinians. The use of private contractors like Libi Construction bypasses military restrictions, highlighting Israel's ongoing settlement expansion and raising concerns about the militarization of construction and Palestinian displacement.

The Israeli government has been pushing for Jewish settlement in Gaza, with officials like Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf expressing strong support for this initiative. The use of private contractors like Libi Construction in Gaza is notable because it allows civilians to work in the area, bypassing military constraints

Daniella Weiss is a key figure in the Israeli settler movement, known as the "godmother" of the movement. She accompanied Israeli Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf on a tour of Gaza's border in November 2024 to explore sites for potential Jewish resettlement. Weiss is a leader in the Nachala Settler Movement, which promotes the expansion of Jewish settlements in contested areas like Gaza and the West Bank. She advocates for these settlements as a response to international criticism of Israel.

Day 59 of Israel's third ground invasion of the North Gaza governorate.

List of events harming civilians, infrastructure and living conditions:

Daytime

• Early morning, Israeli forces struck the Indonesian Hospital's power generators

• 9 am: drones drop grenades on Saadallah Street in Jabalia al-Nazla. 8 injuries

• 9 am: drones drop grenades on the gate of Abu Tammam school in Beit Lahia. (source)

• 11 am: strike on house near Al-Omari mosque in Jabalia al-Balad. 2 killed

• 11 am: drone attack on Halima Al-Saadia school in Jabalia al-Nazla. 1 killed and 8 injured

• Midday: Strike on a group of people near Khilla station in Jabalia al-Nazla. 2 killed

• 6 pm: gunfire from Israeli tanks targets Halima Al-Saadia school in Jabalia al-Nazla. One girl killed