Escalating Violence in Gaza: Over 100 Martyrs in Recent Raids
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has seen a tragic escalation, with medical sources reporting that over 110 Palestinians have been killed since Thursday morning due to Israeli airstrikes. The latest incidents occurred last night, with 17 fatalities recorded across various locations in the Gaza Strip. Notably, the Shuja'iyya neighborhood witnessed the bombing of the Abu Asr family home, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. Additionally, five Palestinians lost their lives in a separate airstrike targeting a residence north of the Nuseirat camp.
In the central region, two more Palestinians were killed when a house was bombed west of Deir al-Balah. The situation was particularly dire in the southern Gaza Strip, where a woman and her daughter were killed in an airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced individuals in the Al Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of devastation and grief, as families mourn their lost loved ones amid the chaos of war.
The Israeli military has intensified its operations, particularly in the northern Gaza Strip, where airstrikes on Jabalia camp have led to the destruction of residential buildings. This offensive is part of a broader military strategy initiated on October 5, aimed at preventing the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) from regaining strength in the region. However, many Palestinians believe that Israel's actions are part of a plan to occupy northern Gaza and establish a buffer zone, displacing residents under the guise of military operations.
The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with reports indicating that over 148,000 Palestinians have been killed or wounded since the onset of the conflict, the majority of whom are women and children. Furthermore, more than 10,000 individuals are reported missing, as the region grapples with severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies due to a stringent blockade.
