More than 35 people have been killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire since the early hours of Saturday morning, hospital sources in Gaza say. A strike on a house in central Gaza left at least 11 people dead—more than half of them women and children, according to officials at al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza City. Health workers reported that nine members of the same family were among those killed in an Israeli strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp, with at least six others killed while seeking aid in central and southern Gaza.
These strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared to the United Nations that Israel 'must finish the job' against Hamas. The Israeli air force announced that it has hit around 120 targets across the Strip since Friday, claiming to focus on buildings associated with terror groups.
The conflict appears unabated as the Israeli ground offensive intensifies, primarily targeting Gaza City, where public services are nearing collapse amidst the crisis. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been fleeing the area, which has been identified as the last stronghold of Hamas. Yet, many remain trapped in dire conditions, grappling with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Salwa Subhi Bakr, a resident, poignantly questioned, 'Where should we go?' as families continue to suffer the brunt of the ongoing violence.
International calls for a ceasefire have increased, especially following various recognitions of Palestinian statehood at the UN this week. However, Israeli officials remain firm in their position to continue exerting pressure on Hamas to compel its surrender. As reported, the humanitarian toll continues to rise, and the situation is expected to escalate further, becoming increasingly dire as the conflict strains resources and civilian life.
These strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared to the United Nations that Israel 'must finish the job' against Hamas. The Israeli air force announced that it has hit around 120 targets across the Strip since Friday, claiming to focus on buildings associated with terror groups.
The conflict appears unabated as the Israeli ground offensive intensifies, primarily targeting Gaza City, where public services are nearing collapse amidst the crisis. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been fleeing the area, which has been identified as the last stronghold of Hamas. Yet, many remain trapped in dire conditions, grappling with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Salwa Subhi Bakr, a resident, poignantly questioned, 'Where should we go?' as families continue to suffer the brunt of the ongoing violence.
International calls for a ceasefire have increased, especially following various recognitions of Palestinian statehood at the UN this week. However, Israeli officials remain firm in their position to continue exerting pressure on Hamas to compel its surrender. As reported, the humanitarian toll continues to rise, and the situation is expected to escalate further, becoming increasingly dire as the conflict strains resources and civilian life.
