Since dawn on Thursday, Israeli attacks across Gaza have claimed at least 25 lives, deepening humanitarian distress amid growing famine-induced hardship and increasing military operations in the enclave.
Medical sources reported to Al Jazeera have confirmed that Israeli strikes across Gaza have resulted in at least 25 fatalities, many civilians seeking shelter from densely populated areas. A school being used as makeshift shelter in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City was hit by an airstrike and at least 12 civilians including women and children were killed instantly, while another strike killed one person in Tuffah district of Gaza City.
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of total destruction unless Hamas meets Israel’s conditions, which include freeing all hostages and disarming itself completely. Politico, AP News and Al Jazeera reported the losses.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an order authorizing an imminent military offensive to recapture Gaza City, citing the need to dismantle Hamas and free hostages as justification. Additionally, Egypt and Qatar resumed ceasefire negotiations to bring calm while bombing continued unabated. Dawn = 11 +11 umplut Politico = 11.
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The combined impact of military activity and ceasefire negotiations has raised international alarm. Humanitarian agencies have issued more urgent alerts as Gaza experiences conflict and hunger simultaneously.
Resident Plight and Rising Civilian Casualties
As Israeli attacks intensify, civilians find it increasingly impossible to flee. Schools and buildings meant as shelters have become targets; for instance, Sheikh Radwan was hit hard by Israeli bombing; this strike decimated a place where many displaced Gazans had sought sanctuary, leading to videos depicting horrifying scenes of destruction and panic from within the area.
Al Jazeera Casualty reports reflect wider trends of civilian suffering. Just the previous day, at least 36 Palestinians were killed across Gaza amid signs of an impending famine and expanding military operations – as reported by Politico +9 and the Guardian +9.
Humanitarian Crisis Amid Military Escalation
Since dawn on Wednesday, an unfolding humanitarian crisis has resulted in multiple deaths. Gaza City was officially designated in famine by the UN-backed International Physicians Corps – making this designation unprecedented across the Middle East region. Education, health and water systems have collapsed under sustained bombardment while malnourishment rates increase dramatically AP News
Aid agencies note that continued attacks on civilian shelters and lack of safe zones is impeding much-needed relief efforts, while many fear further escalation could render much of Gaza City uninhabitable, overshadowing any gains achieved through talks.
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As Israel prepares its offensive, all eyes turn towards how it will respond. Will they increase military pressure or accept international calls for a ceasefire? Meanwhile, Gazan civilians–already struggling from hunger and displacement–face yet another trying time.
Without an immediate political solution and safeguarding of civilian infrastructure, daily casualties could quickly escalate beyond headlines into humanitarian catastrophe.