Al-Qassam Brigades Claim Destruction of Israeli Military Vehicles
The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, reported significant military actions against Israeli forces in northern Gaza. They claimed to have destroyed four Israeli Merkava tanks in the Beit Lahia area and targeted various other military vehicles, including a troop carrier and a Hummer jeep. Despite heavy Israeli shelling, the Brigades asserted that Israeli soldiers were also killed and wounded during these confrontations.
Casualties Mount Amid Ongoing Conflict
Medical sources have reported a staggering toll from the ongoing violence, with 42 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn today. The fatalities included women and children, particularly from strikes on residential areas in Beit Lahia and the Al-Sultan neighborhood. Eyewitness accounts indicate that medical teams are struggling to reach the injured due to the intensity of the bombardment, forcing citizens to transport victims via makeshift means.
Rising Death Toll and International Response
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has documented over 43,000 deaths and more than 101,000 injuries since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023. The situation remains dire, with reports of multiple massacres and a humanitarian crisis unfolding as rescue efforts continue amid the rubble of destroyed homes. The international community is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian implications of the ongoing military operations.
