Escalating Violence in Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes and Palestinian Casualties
Israeli warplanes have intensified their night raids on the Gaza Strip, leading to a tragic increase in casualties. Reports indicate that at least three Palestinians were killed and numerous others injured during a bombardment targeting a residential apartment near the Al-Shaabiya intersection in central Gaza City early Sunday morning. In a separate incident, two more Palestinians lost their lives in an Israeli raid on a house near Salah al-Din School, located west of the city. The ongoing violence has resulted in a death toll that has tragically soared to 41,586 since the conflict's escalation on October 7, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
The Israeli forces have also been demolishing several residential buildings in southern Gaza City, coinciding with gunfire in the area. Eyewitness accounts describe large explosions as these buildings were destroyed, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Jabalia camp, an Israeli airstrike targeted a house, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries. Al Jazeera's correspondent reported further injuries in the Nuseirat camp due to similar bombardments.
Resistance Operations Intensify Amidst Ongoing Conflict
In the face of escalating Israeli attacks, resistance operations against occupation forces have surged, particularly in Rafah and surrounding areas. The Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, reported targeting an Israeli Merkava tank with a 105 Al-Yassin shell in the Al-Tannour neighborhood of Rafah. Israeli media outlets have noted an increase in Hamas's activity in northern Gaza, prompting military strategists in Israel to propose a siege on these areas to curb resistance efforts. The situation remains precarious, with both sides escalating their military actions, leading to further humanitarian crises in the region.
