As tensions escalate, airstrikes continue to target populated areas, leading to devastating loss of life, as eyewitness accounts detail the harrowing aftermath.
Israeli Air Strikes Claim Lives of Over 100 in Gaza
Israeli Air Strikes Claim Lives of Over 100 in Gaza
At least 103 Palestinians have been killed in recent Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local Civil Defense reports.
In a series of intensive air strikes, at least 103 Palestinians lost their lives across the Gaza Strip on Thursday morning, as reported by the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency. Many of those killed included women and children, with the heavy bombardment particularly affecting the southern city of Khan Younis, where 56 individuals were reported dead after strikes hit homes and tents serving as shelters for displaced families, according to Nasser hospital.
The situation is dire; local journalists noted that the hospital’s corridors were overwhelmed with casualties, while its mortuary exceeded capacity. Air strikes also targeted the northern town of Jabalia, including a health clinic and a prayer hall in a nearby refugee camp, resulting in an additional 13 fatalities. The Israeli military has not commented on the civilian toll; however, it has maintained that it is intensifying its military campaign against Hamas and its infrastructure.
The background to the current violence coincides with US President Donald Trump's visit to the region and ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and potential hostage exchanges. Eyewitness accounts from Khan Younis depicted streets filled with grief as residents held funeral processions, mourning the loss of family members.
Safety concerns rose as videos circulated showing medics struggling with the overwhelming number of bodies, while residents recounted personal tragedies amidst the chaos. Among the lost were young children, including an infant and a toddler, who perished in their sleep as airstrikes targeted their homes.
Further violence ensued across various towns, with reports indicating ongoing airstrikes in Beit Lahia and Deir al-Balah claiming more lives. Palestinian news sources also reported significant casualties in Jabalia, with one airstrike resulting in the deaths of five members of the Shihab family, while another incident involved the bombing of a clinic, leading to at least 15 more deaths.
In the face of the escalating humanitarian crisis, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced plans to begin aid efforts, pressuring Israel to allow the UN and others to resume deliveries to the embattled territory. This comes as international aid organizations warn of a potential famine among the 2.1 million residents of Gaza, who have faced a blockade of essential supplies for over ten weeks. Since the latest offensive against Hamas began, it is estimated that over 53,000 individuals have died in the region, with the toll rising daily as the conflict persists.
The situation is dire; local journalists noted that the hospital’s corridors were overwhelmed with casualties, while its mortuary exceeded capacity. Air strikes also targeted the northern town of Jabalia, including a health clinic and a prayer hall in a nearby refugee camp, resulting in an additional 13 fatalities. The Israeli military has not commented on the civilian toll; however, it has maintained that it is intensifying its military campaign against Hamas and its infrastructure.
The background to the current violence coincides with US President Donald Trump's visit to the region and ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and potential hostage exchanges. Eyewitness accounts from Khan Younis depicted streets filled with grief as residents held funeral processions, mourning the loss of family members.
Safety concerns rose as videos circulated showing medics struggling with the overwhelming number of bodies, while residents recounted personal tragedies amidst the chaos. Among the lost were young children, including an infant and a toddler, who perished in their sleep as airstrikes targeted their homes.
Further violence ensued across various towns, with reports indicating ongoing airstrikes in Beit Lahia and Deir al-Balah claiming more lives. Palestinian news sources also reported significant casualties in Jabalia, with one airstrike resulting in the deaths of five members of the Shihab family, while another incident involved the bombing of a clinic, leading to at least 15 more deaths.
In the face of the escalating humanitarian crisis, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced plans to begin aid efforts, pressuring Israel to allow the UN and others to resume deliveries to the embattled territory. This comes as international aid organizations warn of a potential famine among the 2.1 million residents of Gaza, who have faced a blockade of essential supplies for over ten weeks. Since the latest offensive against Hamas began, it is estimated that over 53,000 individuals have died in the region, with the toll rising daily as the conflict persists.
