On October 15, 2024, Al Jazeera reported that the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of 29 Palestinians since dawn on Tuesday, with many more injured due to the relentless airstrikes. The Israeli military has been actively demolishing homes across various regions in northern Gaza, particularly in Jabalia, as part of their extensive military operations. Reports indicate that the Israeli army has killed over 342 Palestinians since the escalation of violence began on October 7, 2023, amidst claims of a systematic campaign of starvation and displacement targeting the residents of northern Gaza.
The situation has escalated dramatically, with specific incidents including a raid on the Abu Ta'ima family home in Khan Yunis, which resulted in 10 deaths and numerous injuries. Other notable attacks occurred in Al-Fakhari and Nuseirat, where airstrikes have led to multiple casualties. In the Zeitoun neighborhood, an Israeli bombardment claimed the lives of three individuals, while Civil Defense teams reported recovering bodies from the rubble of destroyed homes in Tal al-Hawa, where 12 individuals remain missing.
The Israeli offensive has been met with accusations of genocide and war crimes, as Palestinian officials assert that the military actions are aimed at displacing the population from northern Gaza to the south. This operation, supported by the United States, has reportedly led to over 140,000 casualties, predominantly among children and women, alongside widespread destruction and famine impacting the local population.
