Deadly Escalation in Gaza: 44 Palestinians Killed Amid Israeli Raids
In a tragic escalation of violence, at least 44 Palestinians, including women and children, lost their lives during Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip on Friday. Reports indicate that the bombardments targeted residential areas, leading to significant civilian casualties and injuries. Al Jazeera's correspondent detailed a particularly harrowing incident where three civilians, including two children, were killed in an airstrike near the Abbas intersection west of Gaza City. The injured were rushed to local hospitals, with some suffering from severe injuries.
The violence continued in various neighborhoods, with multiple airstrikes resulting in widespread devastation. In the Daraj neighborhood, seven civilians were reported killed, while additional strikes in the Tal Al-Nuwairi area claimed the lives of eight more, including three children. The relentless bombardment has left families shattered and communities mourning.
In the midst of this turmoil, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli forces, asserting that their operations resulted in casualties among Israeli soldiers. The group reported fierce clashes with Israeli troops in Rafah, indicating a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The situation remains dire, with both sides suffering losses and the civilian population caught in the crossfire.
