On Saturday, the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip escalated dramatically, resulting in over 60 Palestinian casualties due to Israeli airstrikes. Medical sources reported that since dawn, the strikes have led to the deaths of 61 individuals across various locations in Gaza. Notably, three Palestinians were killed near the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City during an attack targeting a nearby land plot. The Ministry of Health in Gaza indicated that in just two days, Israeli forces have committed five massacres, claiming 89 lives and injuring over 205 people, bringing the total death toll since October 7 to a staggering 40,691, with 94,060 wounded.
In response to the Israeli military actions, Palestinian resistance groups have intensified their operations, conducting sniper and shelling attacks against Israeli soldiers and military sites. The Al-Quds Brigades and the Martyr Omar Al-Qassem Forces reported successful bombardments of Israeli positions in the Netzarim area. Furthermore, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassem Brigades have documented their operations, showcasing their capability to inflict significant losses on Israeli forces. According to Israeli sources, the conflict has resulted in approximately 700 Israeli military fatalities, with over 10,000 soldiers reported injured since the onset of hostilities, highlighting the severe impact on both sides of the conflict.
- The ongoing conflict has drawn international attention, with calls for ceasefire and humanitarian aid to the affected regions. The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in continuous military actions. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is exacerbated by the high number of casualties and injuries, raising concerns over the medical facilities' capacity to treat the wounded. Reports indicate that many Israeli soldiers are suffering from psychological effects due to the ongoing conflict, underscoring the war's toll beyond physical injuries.
