A series of Israeli airstrikes on densely populated areas in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 42 individuals, with numerous others injured. The strikes, targeting the Al-Shati refugee camp and the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, are part of an intensified military campaign that Israeli forces claim is directed at Hamas military infrastructure. However, Hamas has not provided a response to these claims. The attacks have left many trapped under rubble, with rescue teams, including those from the Palestinian Red Crescent, struggling to find survivors and have caused widespread destruction in Gaza City and Rafah, where Israeli tanks have reportedly advanced, displacing numerous families and preventing the entry of aid and goods, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis .The number of casualties in the Gaza Strip since the escalation began on October 7, 2023, has reached a staggering 37,551 deaths and 85,911 injuries, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The international community has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian crisis, with the Red Cross reporting damage to its headquarters. The ongoing conflict has seen exchanges of fire across the Lebanese border, raising fears of a wider war. Protests against the Israeli government’s actions have occurred in Tel Aviv, with arrests reported during anti-government demonstrations.
Key points
- At least 42 individuals have died in a recent wave of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.
- The Israeli military claims the strikes target Hamas infrastructure, but the high civilian toll raises international concern.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with 37,551 deaths and 85,911 injuries since the conflict escalated last October.
