At least 48 Palestinians, including many women and children, have been reported dead following a series of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Jabalia area overnight, local hospital officials confirm. The Indonesian hospital stated that the fatalities include 15 women and 22 children amidst destruction across various homes in Jabalia town and its refugee camp. Eyewitness accounts and videos circulated online depict the harrowing aftermath, with multiple bodies visible in devastated shelters.
Escalating Violence in Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Claim 48 Lives Overnight
Escalating Violence in Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Claim 48 Lives Overnight
Recent Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza result in significant civilian casualties, raising alarm from local hospitals and international observers.
The Israeli military has acknowledged the reports and indicated they are under review. In the lead-up to these strikes, the military had issued warnings for residents of Jabalia and surrounding locales to evacuate after Palestinians launched rockets into Israel. Tensions have escalated, prompting calls for urgent action from UN officials. Tom Fletcher, UN’s humanitarian affairs chief, urged the Security Council to act decisively to prevent what he termed a "genocide" in Gaza. Fletcher criticized Israel’s ongoing blockade as inhumane and called for its termination, highlighting severe humanitarian conditions faced by civilians.
Meanwhile, the Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, countered these claims, asserting that foreign aid is being exploited to support Hamas. As diplomatic efforts continue, US Special Envoys have announced plans for negotiations in Qatar concerning potential ceasefire and hostage release discussions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued warnings of an expanding military operation unless agreements regarding hostages are reached.
Earlier this week, an Israeli airstrike targeting a hospital compound in southern Gaza resulted in at least 28 fatalities, part of a broader campaign launched in response to a devastating attack on October 7, which led to the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in Israel and the hostage taking of over 250 civilians. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 52,908 lives in Gaza, underscoring the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
Meanwhile, the Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, countered these claims, asserting that foreign aid is being exploited to support Hamas. As diplomatic efforts continue, US Special Envoys have announced plans for negotiations in Qatar concerning potential ceasefire and hostage release discussions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued warnings of an expanding military operation unless agreements regarding hostages are reached.
Earlier this week, an Israeli airstrike targeting a hospital compound in southern Gaza resulted in at least 28 fatalities, part of a broader campaign launched in response to a devastating attack on October 7, which led to the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in Israel and the hostage taking of over 250 civilians. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 52,908 lives in Gaza, underscoring the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
