Israeli Airstrike Claims Lives of 29 in Gaza Residential Building

A recent Israeli airstrike in the Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza City has left 29 Palestinians dead, including children, according to local health officials. The strike targeted a multi-storey residential building near the al-Hawashi mosque on Tuesday morning, with initial reports indicating a toll of 23 fatalities, but recovery efforts have since raised that number. The Israeli military claims the airstrike aimed to eliminate a senior Hamas operative believed responsible for plotting attacks. Eyewitness accounts describe the devastation, with rescue workers digging through rubble to find bodies, while Hamas condemns the strike as a "bloody massacre." The ongoing conflict has seen over 1,480 reported deaths in Gaza since the resumption of hostilities.

The Israeli military continues its ground offensive in the region, with claims of targeting 45 Hamas sites recently. Humanitarian agencies report critical shortages of food and medical supplies in Gaza, amplifying the humanitarian crisis amidst calls for ceasefire negotiations.

Efforts to establish a ceasefire face challenges as both sides accuse each other of violating terms. Meanwhile, UN officials note the dire conditions inside Gaza, igniting global calls for urgent action to end the violence and address the humanitarian needs of the affected population.

With the situation worsening, the humanitarian response remains inadequate, and the toll of the conflict mounts as the cycle of violence continues unabated.