GAZA CITY: At least 29 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn, according to hospital sources speaking to Al Jazeera. The latest wave of deadly strikes highlights the continued intensity of Israel’s military campaign in the densely populated enclave, even as international calls grow for a ceasefire.
Medical officials reported that 11 of those killed were civilians, including two children, who had gathered in central Gaza in hopes of receiving humanitarian aid. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and despair, as Israeli forces opened fire on crowds desperate for food and basic supplies.
“The people were simply waiting for aid. There were no weapons, no militants — just hungry families,” a resident told Al Jazeera via phone, requesting anonymity due to security concerns.
In another deadly incident, at least two people lost their lives after an Israeli airstrike hit a residential house in Gaza City’s Remal neighbourhood without prior warning. Local residents said the strike came suddenly, leaving no time for evacuation. Rescue teams rushed to the scene to search for survivors under the rubble, as panicked neighbors attempted to help.
The death toll is expected to rise, as hospitals in Gaza — already stretched beyond capacity and running dangerously low on medical supplies — struggle to treat the influx of injured civilians. Emergency workers continue to pull victims from the debris in multiple neighborhoods across the strip.
Since the escalation of Israel’s military operation, thousands of Palestinians — many of them women and children — have been killed, and entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble. The humanitarian crisis has worsened significantly, with the UN warning that over 80% of Gaza’s population is now displaced and living without consistent access to food, clean water, or medical care.
As of now, there has been no official response from the Israeli military regarding the latest strikes or the civilian casualties. However, Israel has repeatedly stated that it targets militant infrastructure and accuses Hamas of operating within civilian areas — a claim that has drawn criticism from human rights groups who say the Israeli military campaign shows disregard for international humanitarian law.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire remain stalled, as regional tensions and political divisions continue to complicate peace negotiations.
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