Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in the Gaza Strip, with a series of airstrikes targeting multiple areas, including refugee camps and residential neighborhoods. The attacks have resulted in a significant number of Palestinian casualties, with death toll estimates ranging from at least 13 to over 30 in the most recent strikes.The Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza were hit particularly hard, with reports of at least 13 people killed, including three children and a woman. In a tragic incident, local journalist Mohammad Abu Jasser, his wife, and two children were killed when their home in northern Gaza was struck by an Israeli airstrike.The Gaza Health Ministry reports that at least 37 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, with the total death toll since October 7, 2023, now standing at 38,919. The conflict has also resulted in widespread destruction, with numerous homes and buildings reduced to rubble.Israeli military operations have expanded, with tanks reportedly advancing deeper into western and northern areas of Rafah city. The Israeli army claims to be targeting Hamas infrastructure and eliminating armed combatants, particularly in the Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah. However, Palestinian officials and international observers have condemned the attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure.Despite ongoing ceasefire efforts led by Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, disputes between the combatants have prevented any significant progress. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, with thousands of people displaced and struggling to access basic necessities such as food, water, and medicine.The international community, including the United Nations, has called for an immediate ceasefire and condemned the attacks as violations of international law. However, the conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides reporting ongoing casualties and military operations.
Key points
- Israeli airstrikes on Gaza refugee camps and residential areas have resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties, including civilians.
- Local journalist Mohammad Abu Jasser and his family were killed in an airstrike on their home in northern Gaza.
- The Gaza Health Ministry reports the total death toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 38,919 Palestinians.
- International ceasefire efforts continue but have made little progress due to disputes between the combatants.
Contradictions👾Death toll estimates from recent strikes vary significantly across sources, ranging from at least 13 to over 30.
👾There are conflicting reports on the exact number of Palestinian journalists killed since October 7, with some sources citing 161 while others do not provide specific figures.
