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At least 16 people were reported killed in predawn Israeli airstrikes targeting central and northern Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Gaza intensifies. Al Jazeera Arabic reported that these strikes occurred in various locations, including an apartment building in northern Beit Lahiya, a house in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, and the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. Earlier, two people were killed in the artillery shelling of the Beit Lahiya apartment building. In contrast, three others lost their lives in the Maghazi camp attack, with several individuals sustaining injuries.
These latest strikes are part of an escalating Israeli military campaign in Gaza, launched in response to the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7. The conflict has seen a sharp increase in violence, with Israeli forces intensifying their air and ground operations across Gaza, resulting in a growing number of casualties and widespread destruction.
International humanitarian organizations and observers have voiced increasing concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. The heavy bombardment has not only led to significant loss of life but also displaced thousands of residents, forcing them to seek shelter in overcrowded and makeshift refugee camps. The lack of access to necessities, including food, water, and medical supplies, has exacerbated the crisis, leading to a dire situation for the civilian population.
According to the most recent reports, at least 39,929 people have been killed and 92,240 wounded since Israel’s military offensive against Gaza began. The October 7 attacks by Hamas, which led to the deaths of an estimated 1,139 people in Israel and the capture of more than 200 others, marked the beginning of this latest and most severe phase of the conflict. As the violence continues, the international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a renewed push for a peaceful resolution.
Further updates on the situation are expected as more information emerges.